February 24, 2009

Meeting of the City Council was held at 7:00 o’clock P.M.

Present,-President Hart, Councillors Scatamacchia, Ryan, Macek, Daly O’Brien, Hall, McGonagle, Donahue and Quimby.

Records of the last meeting were approved.

Councillor Donahue was appointed to read the records for the present week.
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PETITIONS

Application was received for 2009 Drainlayer license from Irvin Senter.
GRANTED Yeas 9, Nays 0 4-W

Petition was received from City Engineer John Pettis III, requesting Hearing for partial discontinuance of Moulton Way.
and Batchelders Court
REFERRED TO PLANNING BOARD and VOTED: that COUNCIL HEARING be held March 31 2009 Yeas 9, Nays 0 29

COMMUNICATIONS

Communication was received from Councillor Scatamacchia requesting a discussion regarding medical emergency responses.
PLACED ON FILE and REFERRED TO ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE Yeas 9, Nays 0 5-l

Communication was received from Councillor Scatamacchia requesting a discussion regarding a voluntary pay cut by City Councillors.
PLACED ON FILE Yeas 9, Nays 0

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Document 23 MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE CHAPTER An Ordinance Relating to Sewers – Article VI. Drainlayers, Section 208-46. License required to perform work; bond; fee.
PASSED Yeas 9, Nays 0 23

NEW BUSINESS

City Clerk Toomey introduced Document 13-D To Wit: ORDERED: That the real property located at 500 Primrose st
which is a portion of Assessor’s Map 649, Block 611, Lot2 (and more specifically shown as Lot 2E on said Assesor's Map)
containing 4.47+/- acres, being and hereby declared surplus An appraisal of the property shall be conducted and the Mayor
Is hereby authorized to issue the attached request for proposals (RFP) for sale of said real property.
ON MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MACEK TO WITHDRAW THE ORDER MOTION PASSED AND WITHDRAWN Yeas 9, Nays 0 13-D

City Clerk Toomey introduced Document 10-B To Wit: ORDERED: That the following appropriation be reduced by $1,275,
Mayor Office Salary to reflect voluntary salary reductions.
PASSED Yeas 9, Nays 0 10-B

City Clerk Toomey introduced Document 10-C To Wit: ORDERED: That the following appropriation be reduced by $918,
Council Office Salary to reflect voluntary salary reductions.
PASSED Yeas 9, Nays 0 10-C

City Clerk Toomey introduced Document 30 To Wit: MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE CHAPTER An Ordinance relating to City Clerk – Amend Chapter 70, Article 1; add the words "Genealogy Searches" (see document for complete text)
PLACED ON FILE for at least 10 days Yeas 9, Nays 0 30

Meeting adjourned at 7:53 o’clock P.M. Yeas 9, Absent 0

Attest:
Margaret A Toomey
City Clerk