City Council
Regular MeetingMarlborough, MA · June 22, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
Steven W. Kerrigan
140 Main St.
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3775 FAX (508) 460-3723
JUNE 22, 2020
Regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 8:00 PM in City
Council Chambers, City Hall. City Councilors Present: Ossing. Councilors Participating
Remotely: Oram, Perlman, Robey, Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin & Landers.
Meeting adjourned at 9:46 PM.
City Council President Ossing recognized DPW Commissioner John Ghiloni who will be retiring
on July 2, 2020. He then introduced Mayor Vigeant who presented Commissioner Ghiloni a
proclamation declaring July 1, 2020 as John Ghiloni Day in the City of Marlborough. President
Ossing along with other members of the City Council spoke and thanked Commissioner Ghiloni
for his service and wished him well in his retirement.
Council President Ossing explained that this meeting is being held under the Emergency Order of
the Governor allowing relief from the Open Meeting Law (MGL c. 30A §20). The Emergency
Order allows for remote participation by public bodies. President Ossing further stated that all
votes of the City Council will be taken by roll call vote pursuant to 940 CMR 29.10.
The City Council President asked for a roll call to confirm attendance of all City Councilors.
Present: 11 – Absent: 0
Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, June 8, 2020, FILE; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That the Communication from Ayoub Engineering on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC,
(Shell Station), 431 Lincoln Street, re: Request for an extension of time on the Public
Hearing for Sign Special Permit to July 20, 2020, FILE; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
IN CITY COUNCIL 2 JUNE 22, 2020
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for LED Sign Special Permit,
from William Camuso on behalf of Lincoln 431 LLC, (Shell Station) 431 Lincoln Street,
CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 20, 2020 AT 8:00 PM; adopted.
Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers,
Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey.
The hearing was continued with no testimony being heard.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Petition from Eversource Energy to install
approximately 185’ of 2” IP plastic pipe as a gas main extension on Union Street from 215
Union Street towards Hollis Street, Order No. 20-1008031, all were heard who wish to be
heard, hearing closed at 8:25 PM; adopted.
Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers,
Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey.
ORDERED: That the Petition from Eversource Energy to install approximately 185’ of 2” IP
plastic pipe as a gas main extension on Union Street from 215 Union Street towards Hollis
Street, APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION; adopted.
1. That Eversource complete their ongoing work on Pleasant Street, Bolton Street, and
Poirier Drive prior to mobilizing their forces to this project.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Rezoning of land off Valley Street,
identified as Map 82, Parcel 125, Order No. 20-1007976, all were heard who wish to be
heard, hearing closed at 8:35 PM; adopted.
Councilors Present: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers,
Oram, Ossing, Perlman & Robey.
President Ossing called a recess at 8:35 PM and returned to open meeting at 8:37 PM.
Mayor Vigeant, provide an update to the City Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2020 and Fisca1
Year 2021 Budgets.
ORDERED: That the Communication from Councilor Ossing and Councilor Tunnera, re:
Municipal Aggregation – June 2020 Update, FILE; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
IN CITY COUNCIL 3 JUNE 22, 2020
ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby
APPROVES the Gift Acceptance in the amount of $500.00 for the Police Department from
James & Marna Rusher for the benefit of the K-9 unit led by Sgt. Ken McKenzie; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $135.00 which moves funds from Nurse
Salary to Senior Clerk Salary to cover the cost associated with an employee promotion in
the Health Department, APPROVED; adopted.
CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
BUDGET TRANSFERS --
DEPT: Board of Health FISCAL YEAR: 2020
FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT:
Available Available
Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance
$5,091.77 $135.00 15120001 50390 Nurse $135.00 15120002 50770 Senior Clerk $1,774.38
Reason: Position vacant Increase in pay due to Principal Clerk promotion
ef ective May 25, 2020
$135.00 Total $135.00 Total
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of renewal of 60-Day
Temporary Appointments of Tax Collector Eileen Bristol as Interim Treasurer, and of
Stephen Cirillo as Interim Comptroller, effective June 17, 2020, FILE; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
IN CITY COUNCIL 4 JUNE 22, 2020
ORDERED: That the Proposed Amendment to the Code of the City of Marlborough, Chapter
540 “Solid Waste”, making changes to the Resident Drop-Off Facility operations and
associated fees, refer to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH
THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE
FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
I. By amending Chapter 540 (“Solid Waste”), Article II (“Transfer Stations”) by
deleting the words “Transfer Stations” in the title and replacing it with the words:
“Resident Drop-Off Facility”.
II. By amending Chapter 540, Section 540-16, entitled “Provision for Station”, as
follows (new text shown as underlined, deleted text shown as strikethrough):
§ 540-16 Provision for station resident drop-off facility.
The City shall provide, either by contract or otherwise, a transfer station resident
drop-off facility for the disposal of solid waste drop-off and transfer of residential
solid waste and residential recycling, and may include residential compost,
generated within the City.
III. By amending Chapter 540, Section 540-17, entitled “Use of landfill”, as follows
(new text shown as underlined, deleted text shown as strikethrough):
§ 540-17 Use of landfill.
Upon establishment of a transfer station, tThe Hudson Street landfill will be
closed to public use. Further use of said landfill facility by the public will only be
allowed under emergency conditions by the Department of Public Works or as
otherwise approved by the City Council.
IV. By amending Chapter 540, Section 540-18, entitled “Definitions”, by deleting the
existing section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
§ 540-18 Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the
meaning respectively ascribed to them by this article:
RESIDENTIAL COMPOST: Discarded organic material such as yard trimmings,
kitchen scraps, wood shavings, cardboard and paper that is converted to compost,
which can be used for soil improvement or as a fertilizer.
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING: Discarded material that can be converted into
reusable material as defined by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection.
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE: Discarded material that is usual to
housekeeping, which is not recycling or hazardous waste as defined by the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
IN CITY COUNCIL 5 JUNE 22, 2020
V. By amending Chapter 540, Section 540-19, entitled “Stickers”, by deleting the
existing section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
§ 540-19 Stickers; Use of Resident-Drop Off Facility
(A) The resident drop-off facility shall be for the sole use of residents of the
City of Marlborough. The department of public works shall issue permits
in the form of stickers to be attached to each vehicle window. The
department of public works shall adopt regulations for the administration of
the resident drop-off facility consistent with this section.
(B) Entrance for the use of the resident drop-off facility shall only be allowed
to vehicles displaying a proper window sticker affixed to the lower, front
corner of the driver’s side window. Said permit shall allow use of the facility
on an annual basis, from July 1 through June 30 of each year, as follows:
(1) Residential Solid Waste / Residential Recycling Standard Sticker:
$50 annual fee. This sticker permits a maximum of 50 household bags
of residential solid waste and 6 pay items.
(2) Residential Recycling Only Sticker: No fee.
(3) Senior Citizens (Age 65 and older) and Disabled American Veterans
Sticker: No fee. This sticker permits a maximum of 50 household
bags of residential solid waste and 4 pay items.
(4) Sticker Upgrades: Purchasable in $100 increments for an additional
4 pay items. 12 household bags of residential solid waste are
considered 1 pay item.
(5) For purposes of this subsection, Pay Items are items such as
electronics, appliances and bulk waste.
VI. By deleting Chapter 540, Sections 540-20, 540-21, and 520-22 in their entirety.
IN CITY COUNCIL 6 JUNE 22, 2020
ORDERED: That the Proposed Order for the naming of the new Elementary School and
Recreational Fields, refer to VETERAN’S AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
Pursuant to City Ordinance Sec. 551-1, the City Council hereby approves the naming of
the following public building and fields:
(i) The new elementary school, located at 441 Bolton Street, Marlborough, shall
henceforth be named and known as the Goodnow School. Said naming is in honor
of Theodore Goodnow, Andrew Goodnow, and Charles Goodnow, three brothers
Killed in Action during the Civil War; and
(ii) The softball field, located at 441 Bolton Street, Marlborough, shall henceforth be
named and known as Demers Field. Said naming is in honor of Lance Corporal
Richard Demers, a United States Marine, Killed in Action during the Vietnam War;
and
(iii) The baseball field, located at 25 Union Street, Marlborough, shall henceforth be
named and known as Cole Field. Said naming is in honor of Disbursing Clerk 2nd
Class Harold Cole, who served in the Naval Reserve during World War II and,
following honorable discharge, later reenlisted and was killed in a plane crash while
on active duty.
ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 20, 2020 as the DATE
FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Eversource Energy to install
approximately 500’ of 8” Low Pressure gas main as part of a system improvement on South
Bolton Street & Main Street to Granger Boulevard, refer to ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That the Communication from Attorney Sem Aykanian on behalf of Paul Griffin,
Jr., Trustee of Union Realty Trust, re: Proposed License to Encroach for the purpose of
placing a handicap access ramp at 270-276 Main Street, refer to LEGISLATIVE &
LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; CITY SOLICITOR AND ENGINEERING;
adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 20, 2020 as the DATE
FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from William Camuso on behalf of Camuso
Enterprises, LLC, to operate a gas station (Shell Station) at 431 Lincoln Street on a 24-
hour basis pursuant to Chapter 342 of the Code of the City of Marlborough, refer to
URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
IN CITY COUNCIL 7 JUNE 22, 2020
ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE;
adopted.
a) Cultural Council, June 2, 2020.
b) Library Trustees, April 28, 2020.
c) Planning Board, May 18, 2020.
d) Traffic Commission, February 26, 2020.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, refer to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
a) Adrian Gilbert, 40 Temple Circle, pothole or other road defect.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
Reports of Committees:
Councilor Robey reported the following out of the Urban Affairs Committee:
City Council Urban Affairs Committee
Wednesday, June 17, 2020; 7:30 PM
In Council Chambers and via Microsoft Teams
Minutes and Report
Voting members present in Chambers: Chairman Katie Robey, Councilor Landers, Councilor
Doucette, and Councilor Navin. Others in Chambers: Councilor Dumais and Councilor Irish.
Others attending Via Microsoft Teams: Councilor Perlman, Councilor Ossing, Mayor Vigeant,
City Solicitor Grossfield and Assistant City Solicitor Jason Piques.
Order No. 20-1007947: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 §5, §17 and §18—
Contractor Yards and Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to Section 650-8 being a portion
of Parcel 85-12.
Chair Robey stated that councilors had received a communication from Solicitor Grossfield that
included letters of support for these amendments from Gina DeMatteo and from Trombetta Family
Limited Partnership, a letter of support from the ZBA and a generally favorable recommendation
from the Planning Board after they held their Public Hearing. The Council’s Public Hearing was
continued until May 18; there was no public speaking against and no questions from the public.
Councilor Doucette moved to approve the amendments to Chapter 650 §5, §17 and §18; it
was seconded, and motion carried 4-0.
It was moved and seconded to adjourn; motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.
IN CITY COUNCIL 8 JUNE 22, 2020
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing, Perlman,
& Robey.
ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO § 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, HAVING SUBMITTED
FOR ITS OWN CONSIDERATION CHANGES IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER
650, NOW ORDAINS THAT THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MARLBOROUGH, AS AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
I. Section 650-5, entitled “Definitions; word usage,” is hereby amended, as follows:
a. By amending the definition in subsection B of “OUTDOOR STORAGE,” by
inserting at the end thereof the following sentence: “Outdoor storage shall not
include either a contractor’s yard or a landscape contractor’s yard.”
b. By inserting the following new definitions:
CONTRACTOR’S YARD - Premises used for the storage of equipment
and/or materials used for providing contracting services, including but not
limited to building construction, heating, plumbing, roofing, and
excavation.
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR’S YARD – Premises used for the storage
of equipment and/or materials used by a business principally engaged in
the decorative and functional alteration, planting, and maintenance of
grounds, including the installation of hardscape such as stonework, patios,
decks, arbors, and other decorative elements of the landscape. Such a
business may engage in the installation and construction of underground
improvements, but only to the extent that such improvements (e.g.,
irrigation or drainage facilities) are accessory to the principal business and
are necessary to support or sustain the landscaped surface of the grounds
being otherwise landscaped.
II. Section 650-17, entitled “Table of Uses,” is hereby amended by adding the following
new uses:
RR A1 A2 A3 RB RC RCR B CA LI I MV NB WAYS.
Contractor’s
Yard (48) N N N N N N N N SP SP N N N N
Landscape Contractor’s
Yard (48) N N N N N N N N SP SP N N N N
IN CITY COUNCIL 9 JUNE 22, 2020
III. Section 650-18, entitled “Conditions for uses,” is hereby amended as follows:
a. By inserting in subsection A thereof a new paragraph (48) as follows:
(48) Contractor’s yard and landscape contractor’s yard.
(a) Exemptions; Design Standards for Certain Existing Yards. All existing
contractor’s yards and landscape contractor’s yards in the CA or LI zoning
district as of the date of this amendment that existed prior to December 31,
2014 shall not be required to obtain a special permit, but shall file for site
plan review with an as-built plot plan by the City of Marlborough Site Plan
Review Committee within nine (9) months of the effective date of this
paragraph, and complete site plan review within twenty-four (24) months
of the effective date of this paragraph. Said site plan review shall be limited
to the following design standards:
(1) Screening. To the maximum extent practicable, the yard shall be
adequately screened from the street and adjacent properties to obscure the
vehicles parked thereon, and the equipment and/or materials stored therein,
to create an effective visual barrier.
(2) Vehicles, Equipment and/or Materials. To the maximum extent
practicable, all vehicles, equipment and/or materials associated with the
yard must be stored on and accessed from impervious or otherwise dust-
free surfaces.
(3) Flammable, Combustible or Dangerous Substances. A yard shall not
store excessive quantities of flammable, combustible or dangerous
substances, and may be required to comply with the notification, reporting
and permitting requirements set forth in SARA Title III (the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, or EPCRA) and/or MGL c.
148.
(4) Maximum size of yard. The maximum size of the yard (including all
structures, parking and driveways on the lot) shall not exceed the percentage
of maximum lot coverage permitted under Section 650-41 for the zoning
district in which the lot is located. If the yard exceeds said lot coverage
percentage, the yard shall not increase its lot coverage and shall be made
compliant within twenty-four (24) months of the effective date of this
paragraph.
For yards that are in compliance with a prior special permit or site plan
approval, no special permit or site plan review is required.
(b) Design Standards for All Other Permissible Yards. Yards shall require a
special permit, and site plan approval by the City of Marlborough Site Plan
Review Committee, whose review shall include, but not be limited to, the
following design standards.
(1) Screening. Yard shall be adequately screened from the street and
adjacent properties to obscure the vehicles parked thereon, and the
equipment and/or materials stored therein, to create an effective visual
barrier from ground level to a height of at least five (5) feet.
IN CITY COUNCIL 10 JUNE 22, 2020
(2) Vehicles, Equipment and/or Materials. All vehicles, equipment and/or
materials associated with the yard must be stored on and accessed from
impervious or otherwise dust-free surfaces.
(3) Flammable, Combustible or Dangerous Substances. A yard shall not
store excessive quantities of flammable, combustible or dangerous
substances, and may be required to comply with the notification, reporting
and permitting requirements set forth in SARA Title III (the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, or EPCRA) and/or MGL c.
148.
(4) Maximum size of yard. The maximum size of the yard, when combined
with all structures, parking and driveways on the lot being proposed for the
lot on which the yard is proposed to be located, shall not exceed the
percentage of maximum lot coverage permitted under Section 650-41 for
the zoning district in which the lot is located.
(5) Proximity to existing residential zoning districts/uses. (i) Yard shall not
be located on a lot less than two hundred (200) feet from a residential zoning
district, and on any lot if a residential use is being made of any abutting
lot(s); and (ii) Minimum lot area. Minimum area of the lot shall be 22,500
square feet.
IV. Zoning Map Amendment
The Zoning Map, Section 650-8, is amended by making the following changes:
Change a portion of Assessor’s Parcel 85-12, consisting of less than 6.53 +/- acres,
being the portion of the property currently zoned Business (B), to the adjacent Light
Industrial (LI) District. The proposed Zoning Map change is shown on the attached
map.
APPROVED.
First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
Passage to Enroll, adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
Passage to Ordain; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
No objection to passage in one evening.
IN CITY COUNCIL 11 JUNE 22, 2020
ORDERED: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS
AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED BY AMENDING CHAPTER 398, ENTITLED
"LICENSES AND PERMITS," AS FOLLOWS:
I. Chapter 398, entitled “LICENSES AND PERMITS”, is hereby amended as follows
(new text shown as underlined, deleted text shown as strikethrough):
A. Section 398-2, entitled "List of delinquent taxpayers,” is amended as follows:
The Tax Collector or other municipal official responsible for records of all
municipal taxes, assessments, betterments and other municipal charges,
hereinafter referred to as "the Tax Collector," shall annually, and may
periodicallyupon request, furnish to each department, board, commission or
division, hereinafter referred to as "the licensing authority," that issues licenses
or permits, including renewals and transfers, a list of any person, corporation or
business enterprise, hereinafter referred to as "the party," that has neglected or
refused to pay any local taxes, fees, assessments, betterments or other municipal
charges for not less than a twelve-month period, and that such party has not
filed in good faith a pending application for an abatement of such tax or a
pending petition before the Appellate Tax Board.
APPROVED.
First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
Passage to Enroll, adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
Passage to Ordain; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
No objection to passage in one evening.
IN CITY COUNCIL 12 JUNE 22, 2020
ORDERED: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARLBOROUGH THAT THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS
AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
I. By amending Section 67-10(A), entitled “Comptroller-Treasurer; appointment, term
and duties”, by inserting the following sentences at the end of the existing paragraph:
Alternatively, the Mayor may, subject to confirmation of the City Council, appoint a
Finance Director/Treasurer for a term of three years to expire the day following
his/her approval by the City Council. The Finance Director/Treasurer shall be the
director of all financial management operations and shall perform all duties of the
Comptroller-Treasurer as delineated by City Code.
II. By amending Section 67-5 (Auditor, General Duties) by inserting the following
sentence as subsection F: The Auditor shall assist and make recommendations to the
Mayor in the development and evaluation of the capital and operating budgets and
shall be responsible for preparation of budget documentation.
III. By amending Chapter 125, entitled “Personnel”, by adding to the salary schedule
referenced in Section 125-6, the following:
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7
Start 6 months of 1 year of 2 years of 3 years of 4 years of 5 years of
service service service service service service
Finance $102,116.74 $104,159.04 $106,242.23 $108,367.07 $110,534.41 $112,745.10 $115,000.00
Director/
Treasurer
Auditor $102,116.74 $104,159.04 $106,242.23 $108,367.07 $110,534.41 $112,745.10 $115,000.00
This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said positions (if
applicable) in the current salary schedule.
APPROVED.
First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
Passage to Enroll, adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
Passage to Ordain; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
No objection to passage in one evening.
IN CITY COUNCIL 13 JUNE 22, 2020
ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith
adjourned at 9:46 PM; adopted.
Yea: 11 – Nay: 0
Yea: Wagner, Doucette, Dumais, Tunnera, Irish, Navin, Landers, Oram, Ossing,
Perlman, & Robey.
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