Gardner public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to discuss the FYE 2022 budget and review the Capital Improvement Program. The body will also receive reports from the Executive Director and Director of Maintenance.
- FYE 2022 Budget
- Capital Improvement Program update and review
- Monthly A/P invoices for approval
- COVID-19 updates
Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee
The City of Gardner is holding a public hearing to solicit input on unmet community needs and the Community Development Strategy. The meeting will discuss the proposed use of CDBG funding for the period of July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. A review of previously funded projects from FY19 and FY20 will also occur.
- Public hearing regarding the Community Development Strategy (CDS)
- Estimated CDBG funding application of $825,000
- Review of FY19 and FY20 CDBG projects
Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee
The Department of Community Development and Planning is inviting proposals for the FY2022 Community Development Block Grant application. The City is eligible to receive up to $825,000 from the Massachusetts Small Cities Program.
- Request for Proposals for FY2022 Community Development Block Grant
- Potential funding of up to $825,000 via the Massachusetts Small Cities Program
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review the Capital Improvement Program and the Executive Director's report. The body will also discuss COVID-19 updates, new policies, and year-end certifications.
- Review of Capital Improvement Program
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices
- COVID-19 updates
- Year-end certifications
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review and update the Capital Improvement Program. The board will also receive reports from the Executive Director and Director of Maintenance.
- Review and update of Capital Improvement Program
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices
- COVID-19 updates
- Review of new policies
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and receive an update. The meeting includes an executive session to act under the authority of general law regarding G.L. c. 59 § 60.
- Approval of April 27, 2021 meeting minutes
- Assessors’ Update
- Executive Session under G.L. c. 59 § 60
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will review its Capital Improvement Program and discuss ARPA funding for housing authorities with Representative Jon Zlotnik. The board will also address COVID-19 updates and tenant debt write-offs.
- Discussion on ARPA funding with Rep. Jon Zlotnik
- Update and review of Capital Improvement Program
- Vacated tenant debt year-end write off
- Review and approval of monthly A/P invoices
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review the Capital Improvement Program and receive reports from the Executive Director and Director of Maintenance. The body will also review and approve monthly accounts payable invoices.
- Review of Capital Improvement Program
- COVID-19 updates via Executive Director’s Report
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review the Capital Improvement Program and monthly accounts payable invoices. The board will also receive reports from the Executive Director and the Director of Maintenance.
- Review of Capital Improvement Program
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices
Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee
The Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee is meeting to approve several FY21 projects. The body will also consider an application for commercial sign assistance for the Gardner Ale House.
- Approval of Downtown Phase 3 Construction
- Approval of Downtown Phase 4 Design
- Approval of Maki Park Design
- Approval of Project Learn STEAM, Domestic Violence Prevention, Drug Abuse Recovery Supportive Housing, and Gardner Public Schools Athletics
- Commercial Sign Assistance application for the Gardner Ale House
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 Annual Plan. The board will also review the Capital Improvement Program and approve monthly accounts payable invoices.
- Public Hearing: 2022 Annual Plan
- Update and review of Capital Improvement Program
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices
- Director's Report on COVID-19 Response
Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee
The Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee is meeting to discuss the reallocation of funds. The primary item is a proposal to move money from a facade project to a demolition project.
- Proposal to repurpose $217,000 from Parker Street Façade to the demolition of 14 Leamy Street
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review the Capital Improvement Program and the Director's report on the COVID-19 response. The board will also review and approve monthly accounts payable invoices and vouchers.
- Update and review of Capital Improvement Program
- Director's report on COVID-19 response
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices and vouchers
Development Review Committee
The provided agenda contains only Zoom login credentials and procedural connection details. There are no specific projects, proposals, or decisions listed for this meeting.
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review the Capital Improvement Program and receive reports from the Director of Maintenance and the Director. The board will also review and approve monthly accounts payable invoices and vouchers.
- Review of Capital Improvement Program
- Director's report on COVID-19 response
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices and vouchers
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an assessor's update. The meeting includes an executive session to act under the authority of general law G.L. c. 59 § 60.
- Approval of March 23, 2021 meeting minutes
- Assessor's Update
- Executive Session under G.L. c. 59 § 60
Development Review Committee
The provided document contains only Zoom meeting access information and no agenda items. There are no specific development projects, proposals, or discussions listed for this committee meeting.
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review its Capital Improvement Program and discuss the COVID-19 response. The board will also consider a waiver for 667 annual rent recertifications.
- Waiver for 667 Annual Rent Recertifications
- Capital Improvement Program update and review
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices and vouchers
- Director's Report on COVID-19 Response
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an assessor's update. The meeting includes an executive session to act under general law regarding G.L. c. 59 § 60.
- Approval of February 23, 2021 meeting minutes
- Assessor's Update
- Executive Session under G.L. c. 59 § 60
Development Review Committee
The provided agenda contains only Zoom connection details and procedural login information. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review the Capital Improvement Program and discuss the agency's COVID-19 response. The board will also consider an amendment to a CFA and approve monthly invoices.
- Review of Capital Improvement Program
- COVID-19 Response report
- CFA Amendment #11
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices and vouchers
Capital Improvement Committee
The committee will meet via Zoom to discuss and comment on the Capital Project/Item List. The body will also discuss the FY22 CIP Report.
- Discussion of Capital Project/Item List
- Discussion of FY22 CIP Report
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an update. The meeting includes an executive session to act under general law regarding G.L. c. 59 § 60.
- Approval of November 24, 2020 meeting minutes
- Assessors’ Update
- Executive Session under G.L. c. 59 § 60
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an update from the assessors. The meeting includes an executive session to act under general law G.L. c. 59 § 60.
- Approval of November 24, 2020 meeting minutes
- Assessors’ Update
- Executive Session under G.L. c. 59 § 60
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to review a presentation by Tighe & Bond regarding the Downtown Improvements Project Phase II. The body will also consider approving minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting concerning Chair City Church.
- Downtown Improvements Project Phase II presentation by Tighe & Bond
- Approval of December 16, 2020 minutes (Chair City Church)
Gardner Housing Authority
The Gardner Housing Authority will meet to review the Capital Improvement Program and discuss the COVID-19 response. The board will also review monthly accounts payable invoices and vouchers.
- Update and review of New and/or current Capital Improvement Program
- COVID-19 Response report
- Approval of monthly A/P invoices and vouchers
Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee
The Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee will meet to vote on FY21 public social services proposals and block grant application project recommendations. The committee will also vote on revisions to the Microenterprise Assistance Program.
- FY21 Public Social Services Full Proposals (Vote)
- Microenterprise Assistance Program Revision (Vote)
- FY21 Block Grant Application Proposed Projects Committee Recommendation (Vote)