City Council

Ward Councilors Councilors-at-Large Ward 1 – Mark A. Vital Sean A. Navin Ward 2 – David Doucette Mark A. Oram Ward 3 – Robert Preciado Michael H. Ossing Ward 4 – Teona C. Brown Kathleen D. Robey Ward 5 – John J. Irish Ward 6 – A. Trey Fuccillo Ward 7 – VACANT Council President Council Vice-President Michael H. Ossing Kathleen D. Robey CITY OF MARLBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025 The regular meeting of the City Council was held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 8:00 PM in City Council Chambers, City Hall. City Councilors Present: Ossing, Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Navin, Oram & Robey. Absent: Fuccillo. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 PM. Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, APRIL 28, 2025, FILE; adopted. That the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application for a Special Permit from Attorney Brian Falk, on behalf of Marlborough Hospital and UMASS Memorial Realty, Inc., to allow for a proposed 8,000 square foot expansion of the Emergency Department, a new Multidisciplinary Clinic and a Proton Therapy Center, Order No. 25-1009418, all were heard who wish to be heard, hearing closed at 8:30 PM; adopted. Councilors Present: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Navin, Oram & Ossing. Councilors Absent: Fuccillo. Councilor Robey Recused. Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025, as date for a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget in the amount of $215,302,846.00 which represents a 9.91% increase over the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriation, referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield, re: Proposed Home Rule Petition relative to the vacant Ward 7 City Council seat, MOVED TO ITEM #11 & FILE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for a Special Permit from 27 Curtis Ave LLC, for the Proposed Renovation and Reconstruction of a pre-existing non-conforming Car Wash located at 27 Curtis Avenue, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted. IN CITY COUNCIL 2 MAY 5, 2025 Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Unfavorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment, for 36 Jefferson Street, identified as Map 56, Parcel 153, FILE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Roman Kimyagarov, d/b/a Arthur & Sons Shoe Repair, 107 Main Street, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Renewal of Junk Dealer/Secondhand Dealer License, Gerald Dumais, d/b/a Dumais & Sons Secondhand Store, 65 Mechanic Street, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted. Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted. a) Board of Assessors, November 22, 2024. b) Commission on Disabilities, May 6, 2024 & June 10, 2024. c) Planning Board, March 24, 2025 & April 9, 2025. Motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted. a) Ashley Labonte, 287 Oak Street, Clinton, pothole or other road defect. Councilor Irish reported the following out of the Finance Committee: City Council Finance Committee May 1, 2025 Minutes and Report This meeting convened at 6:00 PM and was held in the City Council Chamber and open to the public. The meeting was televised live on WMCT-TV (Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon/Fios Channel 34) and available for viewing on their website, https://www.wmct-tv.com. Voting Members: Chair Irish, Councilors Fuccillo, Brown, and Vital; Councilor (Oram absent). Also present were Councilors Ossing, Navin, Robey and Doucette arrived at 6:03 PM. Mayor Dumais, Comptroller Brian Doheny and City Auditor Diane Smith were present to address the orders. Order No. 25-1009425: Communication from Mayor Dumais re: Transfer of $581,007.00 from Free Cash to Short-Term Interest to cover the interest payment on a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN). The chair read the letter from the Mayor. On a motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by chair, the committee recommends approval of the transfer in the amount of $587,007.00, with request for suspension. Vote 4-0 (Oram absent). IN CITY COUNCIL 3 MAY 5, 2025 Reports of Committee Continued: Order No.25-1009426: Communication from Mayor Dumais re: Transfer of $4,187,233.00 from Free Cash to the Health Care Trust Fund to cover a projected deficit. The chair read the letter from the Mayor. On a motion by Councilor Brown, seconded by chair, the committee recommends approval of the transfer in the amount of $4,187,233.00, with request for suspension. Vote 4-0 (Oram absent). Motion made by Councilor Brown and seconded to adjourn; the meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM. Councilor Robey reported the following out of the Urban Affairs Committee: City Council Urban Affairs & Housing Committee May 1, 2025 Minutes and Report This meeting convened at 6:45 PM (Posted time 6:30 PM) and was held in the City Council Chamber and open to the public. The meeting was televised live on WMCT-TV (Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon/Fios Channel 34) and available for viewing on their website, https://www.wmct-tv.com. Voting members present were Chairman Katie Robey, Councilor Navin, Councilor Doucette, and Councilor Fuccillo. (Councilor Preciado was absent). Also present were Councilors Brown, Irish, Ossing and Vital. Order No. 25-1009378 X Order No.21-1008214C: Application for Special Permit from Green Meadows Farms, LLC, to allow for the sale of Medical Marijuana in addition to the existing sale of Adult Use Marijuana at a facility under construction at 239 Boston Post Road West. The chair read the comments from Department Managers and read through the draft Decision on an amendment to a Special Permit to allow the sale of Medical Marijuana. The chair noted that #4 in the Finding of Facts may not be needed. As this was being written up the chair also found some items that need to be checked as the solicitor puts this in proper form--Finding of Facts #3-the date of May 24, 2025, is not correct nor did we ever vote to transfer the original special permit. We did vote on May 20, 2024, to grant an extension of the date the Special Permit would lapse to December 31, 2025; whether this needs to be in this document will be up to Solicitor. In Finding of Facts #5, the filing date was February 11, 2025, and it was on the Council's February 24th agenda. The Solicitor can decide what date/dates needs to be here. Councilor Navin moved to recommend approval of the amendment to the special permit to allow for sale of medical marijuana, it was seconded. The vote carried 4-0. The chair will ask for a suspension of rules at the May 5th Council meeting to refer this to solicitor to be put in proper form. Order No. 25-1009330A: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from Raimundo Neto, owner of 36 Jefferson Street, to rezone 36 Jefferson Street, identified as Map 56, Parcel 153 from Residence B (RB) to Neighborhood Business (NB. IN CITY COUNCIL 4 MAY 5, 2025 Reports of Committee Continued: The chair read the letter from Planning Board from their April 28th meeting where a negative recommendation carried on a vote of 5-0. Committee members discussed their agreement with the Planning Board's recommendation and the chair read a letter from Councilor Preciado who was not able to attend the meeting where he also stated his opinion this should not be approved. Councilor Navin moved to recommend denial of the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 36 Jefferson Street from Residence B to Neighborhood Business, it was seconded. The vote carried 4-0. Councilor Doucette moved to adjourn; it was seconded; meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Motion by Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $581,007.00 (five hundred eighty-one thousand seven dollars) from Free Cash to Short-Term Interest to cover the interest payment on a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN), APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Comptroller FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $13,174,985.40 $581,007.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $581,007.00 17520006 59254 Interest on BAN $0.00 Reason: To cover interest due on BAN $581,007.00 Total $581,007.00 Total Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $4,187,233.00 (four million, one hundred eighty-seven thousand two hundred thirty-three dollars) from Free Cash to the Health Insurance Trust Fund to cover a projected deficit, APPROVED; adopted. Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $13,174,985.40 $4,187,233.00 10000 35900 Undesignated Fund $4,187,233.00 8709910 49710 Health Insurance Trust $0.00 Reason: To cover projected deficit in the trust $4,187,233.00 Total $4,187,233.00 Total IN CITY COUNCIL 5 MAY 5, 2025 Suspension of the Rules requested – granted. Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Amendment to a Special Permit from Green Meadows Farms, LLC, to allow for Medical Marijuana sales in addition to Adult Use Marijuana sales at a facility to be located at 239 Boston Post Road West, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO BE PLACED IN PROPER LEGAL FORM FOR THE MAY 19, 2025, COUNCIL MEETING; adopted. Motion by Councilor Brown, to move the recommendation of the Legislative & Legal Affairs Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That a petition to the General Court, accompanied by a bill for a special law relating to the city of Marlborough to be filed with an attested copy of this order, be, and hereby is, approved under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes of form only: AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE OFFICE OF WARD 7 COUNCILOR IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 59A of chapter 43 of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, the current vacancy in the office of ward 7 councilor shall not be filled by a special municipal election and instead may be filled by a majority of vote of the city council of the city of Marlborough to appoint the person elected to the office of ward 7 councilor at the regular 2025 municipal election to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. APPROVED; adopted. Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $25,000.00 (twenty-five thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for replacement of a boiler, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding; adopted. Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $30,000.00 (thirty thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for procurement and installation of security cameras for public housing through the Community Development Authority, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding; adopted. IN CITY COUNCIL 6 MAY 5, 2025 Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $35,000.00 (thirty-five thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough to support the construction of a Dog Park at Ghiloni Park, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding; adopted. Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $75,000.00 (seventy-five thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for the procurement and installation of temporary speed bumps and signage for traffic calming measures in the city, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding; adopted. Councilor Vital Opposed. Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: Under authority of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A, the City Council hereby APPROVES the Grant Acceptance in the amount of $200,000.00 (two hundred thousand dollars) awarded to the City of Marlborough for funding the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) shuttle service, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget earmark funding; adopted. Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $63,600.00 (sixty-three thousand, six hundred dollars), from Reserve for Salaries to various accounts to cover salary accounts and sick leave buyback for the Mayor’s Office and the Police Department, APPROVED; adopted. Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $872,925.00 $63,600.00 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $10,200.00 11210001 50321 Chief of Staff $3,963.61 Reason: To cover exit payout of prior Chief of Staff $3,000.00 11210002 50590 Executive Administrator $12,069.46 To fund postion through June 30, 2025 $50,400.00 12100003 51920 Police Sick Leave Buy Back $44,752.68 Reason: Retirement $63,600.00 Total $63,600.00 Total IN CITY COUNCIL 7 MAY 5, 2025 Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $147,581.95 (one hundred forty-seven thousand, five hundred eighty-one dollars and ninety-five cents), from Reserve for Salaries to various accounts to fund the collective bargaining agreement with the Police Command Officers Association, Local 366, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Police FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $872,925.00 $147,581.95 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $11,497.46 12100001 50500 Police Captains $81,158.52 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $28,403.40 12100001 50510 Police Lieutenants $100,716.42 Reason: Contractual Obligation $50,552.18 12100001 50820 Sergeants $181,729.48 Reason: Contractual Obligation $85.23 12100003 51319 Overtime Cell Watch $3,102.56 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,829.09 12100003 51320 Overtime Court Time $59,628.40 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,013.57 12100003 51342 Longevity $25,654.15 Reason: Contractual Obligation $647.26 12100003 51360 Overtime Training $352.95 Reason: Contractual Obligation $459.56 12100003 51370 Overtime Celebrations $185.10 Reason: Contractual Obligation $273.54 12100003 51410 First Responder $25,592.89 CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Police FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance Reason: Contractual Obligation $15,666.82 12100003 51440 Educational Incentive $193,490.17 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,827.70 12100003 51450 Night Shift Differential $58,491.44 Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,837.52 12100003 51490 Holiday $75,742.80 Reason: Contractual Obligation $552.70 12100003 51505 K-9 Unit $4,219.36 Reason: Contractual Obligation $5,920.75 12100003 51920 Sick Leave Buy Back $44,752.68 Reason: Contractual Obligation $74.00 12100003 51940 Clothing Allowance $56,193.13 Reason: Contractual Obligation $18,941.17 12100003 51310 Overtime Regular $60,194.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $147,581.95 $147,581.95 IN CITY COUNCIL 8 MAY 5, 2025 Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $167,302.32 (one hundred sixty-seven thousand, three hundred and two dollars and thirty-two cents), from Reserve for Salaries to various accounts to fund a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and stipend for all non- union employees, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $872,925.00 $167,302.32 11990006 57820 Reserve for Salaries $2,571.90 11110002 50350 City Council Sect $18,112.72 Reason: Reason: Contractual Obligation $144.93 11110002 50401 Part Time Admin $23,881.87 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,697.93 11110003 50070 City Councilors $30,816.82 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,447.96 11210001 50010 Mayor $25,860.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,352.72 11210001 50321 Chief of Staff $6,794.68 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,861.25 11330001 50015 Comptroller/Treasurer $64,193.85 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,718.23 11350001 50020 Auditor $27,887.16 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,923.43 11350001 50174 Procurement Officer $22,331.37 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,400.04 11410001 50160 Principal Assessor $25,585.88 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,948.41 11440001 50042 Collector/Asst Fin Dir $19,124.76 Reason: Contractual Obligation CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $4,134.67 11510001 50030 City Solicitor $31,010.29 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,291.11 11510001 50172 Asst City Solicitor $25,099.27 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,418.31 11510001 50175 Paralegal $12,694.29 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,211.34 11520001 50530 HR Director $25,185.58 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,020.64 11520001 50532 HR Assistant $15,155.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,479.87 11520002 50775 Admin Assistant $11,290.21 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,967.08 11550001 50014 Director IT $14,752.97 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,219.92 11610001 50050 City Clerk $24,151.96 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,364.35 11610002 50290 Assist City Clerk $17,811.22 Reason: Contractual Obligation $6,506.62 12100001 50140 Police Chief $46,316.60 Reason: Contractual Obligation IN CITY COUNCIL 9 MAY 5, 2025 CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $6,961.77 12200001 50130 Fire Chief $46,961.71 Reason: Contractual Obligation $9,081.77 12200001 50330 Asst Fire Chief $65,890.79 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,446.58 12410001 50090 Bldg Commissioner $25,935.61 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,586.15 12410001 50095 Asst Bldg Commissioner $20,253.30 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,663.98 12410001 50109 Environmental Officer $19,980.51 Reason: Contractual Obligation $4,688.42 14001001 50600 DPW Commissioner $37,721.16 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,758.42 14001001 50650 Capital Projects Mgr $31,039.49 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,050.00 14001002 50062 DPW Financial Asst $15,730.08 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,905.29 14001101 50640 City Engineer $31,367.70 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,813.53 14920001 50110 Recreation Director $21,101.64 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,346.87 15120001 50390 Nurse $17,601.20 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,954.90 15120001 50605 Director of Public Health $22,339.40 Reason: Contractual Obligation CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Various FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $2,743.20 15410001 50190 Director Elderly Affairs $20,575.00 Reason: Contractual Obligation $573.94 15410001 50996 Social Services Coord $4,304.59 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,289.14 15430001 50080 Veterans Director $17,459.47 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,363.96 16100001 50230 Library Director $25,709.95 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,391.46 16100001 50300 Asst Library Director $22,456.42 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,896.44 16100001 50475 Head of Adult Services $14,599.90 Reason: Contractual Obligation $1,690.74 16100001 50478 Programming Outreach $13,063.59 Reason: Contractual Obligation $2,408.91 16100003 51259 Reference Librarian $23,950.26 Reason: Contractual Obligation $3,905.29 60080001 50630 Asst DPW Commissioner $33,367.71 Reason: Contractual Obligation $39,100.85 11990006 51500 Fringes $0.00 Reason: 1% bonus $167,302.32 $167,302.32 IN CITY COUNCIL 10 MAY 5, 2025 Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $784,320.00 (seven hundred eighty-four thousand, three hundred twenty dollars) from Economic Development to MEDC funding for the FY 2026 Operating Budget of MEDC, APPROVED; adopted. Councilor Oram Opposed. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $2,036,808.21 $784,320.00 27000099 42440 Economic Development $784,320.00 11740006 53950 MEDC Funding $0.00 Reason: To allow the MEDC to continue it's work in promoting the economic development of the City for FY26 $784,320.00 Total $784,320.00 Total Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: That the Transfer Request in the amount of $150,000.00 (one hundred fifty thousand dollars) from Economic Development to MEDC funding for the Economic Development Toolbox, APPROVED; adopted. CITY OF MARLBOROUGH BUDGET TRANSFERS -- DEPT: Mayor FISCAL YEAR: 2025 FROM ACCOUNT: TO ACCOUNT: Available Available Balance Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Amount Org Code Object Account Description: Balance $2,036,808.21 $150,000.00 27000099 42440 Economic Development $150,000.00 11740006 53950 MEDC Funding $0.00 Reason: To replenish the Economic Development Toolbox for FY26 $150,000.00 Total $150,000.00 Total Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: ORDERED: WATER SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT BOND That the sum of $750,000 (seven hundred fifty thousand dollars) be and is hereby appropriated for financing the engineering and construction of the replacement of water service lines containing lead piping through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Lead Service Line Replacement Loan Program. IN CITY COUNCIL 11 MAY 5, 2025 That to meet said appropriations the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is hereby authorized to borrow all or a portion of the $750,000.00 under and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 8(3) of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended and supplemented, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City of Marlborough (the “City”) therefor. Further that the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow all or a portion of the foregoing amount from the MWRA and in connection therewith, to enter into a loan agreement and/or security agreement with the MWRA relative to such loan, and the Commissioner of Public Works, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to contract for and expend any Federal, State or other aide available for the project, including any grant related to such program from the MWRA, and the Mayor and/or the Comptroller/Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, are authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this project. Any premium received by the City upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. APPROVED; adopoted. Yea: 8 – Nay: 0 – Abstain: 1 – Absent: 1 Yea: Vital, Doucette, Preciado, Brown, Irish, Oram, Ossing & Robey Abstain: Navin. Absent: Fuccillo. Motion by Councilor Irish, to move the recommendation of the Finance Committee to approve the following, seconded by the Chair: 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 125, ENTITLED “PERSONNEL,” AS FOLLOWS: I. By adding to the salary schedule referenced in Section 125-6, the following: Effective Position Date Maximum Assistant Plumbing Not to exceed Inspector Upon Passage $40 per inspection Assistant Wiring Not to exceed Inspector Upon Passage $40 per inspection. II. This ordinance shall supersede and replace any existing rate for said position(s) in the current salary schedule. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening. Motion by Councilor Navin, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:56 PM; adopted.