Gardner public meetings in 2022

Retirement Board

The Board approved the Trial Balance and General Ledger History for October 2022 and accepted the City Treasurer's bank reconciliation. Members also approved a payment warrant totaling $662,651.04 for pensions, benefits, and refunds.

• Approved minutes from Nov 28, 2022, and Executive Sessions from Jan 17, 2017 and Oct 13, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 Trial Balance and General Ledger History (Unanimous)
• Accepted City Treasurer's bank reconciliation for October 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #12/22 totaling $662,651.04 (Unanimous)

Gardner Redevelopment Authority

The Authority voted to terminate the lease agreement with Tetramed, LLC following a breach of the lease. The board also approved payments for 2023 advertisements and the minutes from October 19, 2022.

• Terminated lease with Tetramed, LLC due to breach of agreement (All in Favor)
• Approved payment for 2023 Chamber Ad (All in Favor)
• Approved payment for 2023 Theater at the Mount Ad book (All in Favor)
• Approved minutes of October 19, 2022 (All in Favor)

School Building Committee

The committee approved several invoices and two change orders related to the Gardner Elementary School project. Project updates included the completion of seasonal landscaping and the turnover of the gym to the school.

• Approved Colliers International invoice for $49,303.78
• Approved Bacon Construction Co, Inc. invoice for $563,711.28
• Approved Whalley Computer Associates, Inc. invoice for $22,750.00
• Approved update to Change Order #23R to $115,359.00
• Approved Change Order #24 for $87,947.00
• Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting

Zoning Board

The board approved the meeting minutes from November 29, 2022. All other agenda items were listed as continuances, and no substantive decisions were made on those cases.

• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several appropriations from free cash for cybersecurity software and temporary staffing. The council also declared a property at 73 Stuart Street surplus for disposal and granted multiple motor vehicle dealer licenses.

• Appropriated $27,000 from Free Cash to IT Department Cyber Security Software Account (11-0)
• Appropriated $10,000 from Free Cash to City Clerk’s Temporary Staffing Account (11-0)
• Declared land and buildings at 73 Stuart Street surplus for disposal with a minimum price of $17,000 (11-0)
• Authorized inter-municipal agreement with Town of Ashby for Veteran’s services (11-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Anthony Whitman as Local Inspector (11-0)
• Transferred $36,500 from Veterans Benefit Operating Expenditures to Clerk/Assist Salaries and Wages (11-0)
• Granted Class I, II, and III Motor Vehicle Dealers Licenses to multiple applicants (11-0)
• Authorized $107.96 payment for FY2022 Airport Dept captains salary and wages (11-0)

Golf Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the November 28 meeting. No new business was decided, though members received updates on golf shop POS research, equipment delays, and year-end financials.

• Approved edited November 28 meeting minutes (3-0)

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee voted to recommend that the City Council confirm the Mayor's appointment of Anthony Whitman to the position of Local Inspector. The term for this position expires November 25, 2025.

• Approved minutes of November 2, 2022 meeting
• Recommended City Council confirm appointment of Anthony Whitman as Local Inspector

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee recommended an ordinance to exempt city-sponsored events from the city's hawkers and peddlers code. The committee also recommended granting several motor vehicle dealer licenses and requested more time to review a one-way street ordinance for Regan Street.

• Recommended City Council approve ordinance exempting city-sponsored events from Chapter 428 (Hawkers and Peddlers)
• Recommended City Council grant Class I Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses to Salvadore Chevrolet and Salvadore Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram
• Recommended City Council grant Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer Licenses to 15 applicants including AC Auto Clinic, Blake Motors, and Gardner Motors, LLC
• Recommended City Council grant Class III Motor Vehicle Dealer License to Osagi Enterprise, LLC
• Requested more time for ordinance #10861 regarding one-way streets on Regan Street

Public Service Committee

The committee approved a $150 water bill reduction and payment plan for a resident. Members also decided to contact National Grid regarding pole work performed without a city petition. The committee accepted the November 2, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved $150.00 water/sewer bill abatement and one-year interest-free payment plan for 53 Vaughn Street (unanimous)
• Accepted November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved inquiry to National Grid regarding failure to petition for pole work on Lawrence Street (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted to recommend multiple appropriations for city staffing, IT security, and veterans services to the City Council. The committee also recommended declaring the property at 73 Stuart Street as surplus for sale and approved an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Ashby.

• Recommended appropriating $10,000 from Free Cash for City Clerk temporary staffing
• Recommended authorizing $107.96 payment for prior year Airport Department expenditures
• Recommended transferring $36,500 from Veterans Benefit Operating Expenditures to Clerk/Assistant Salaries
• Recommended amending Personnel Compensation Schedule for GIS Coordinator, Domestic Violence Advocate, and Food/Housing Inspector
• Recommended adding Assistant Director of Veterans Services to Personnel Compensation Schedule at $55,000
• Recommended appropriating $27,000 from Free Cash for IT cyber security software
• Recommended declaring 73 Stuart Street surplus for disposal with a minimum sale price of $17,000
• Recommended authorizing intermunicipal agreement with Town of Ashby for veterans services

License Commission

The Commission approved a one-day liquor permit for the Gardner Ale House and a change of manager for Ovila Case Post 905 VFW. Several clubs are pending late renewals, and one establishment will not renew its license. The board also recognized new staff and police liaison appointments.

• Approved 1-Day Liquor permit for Gardner Ale House (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Ovila Case Post 905 VFW (unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Noted Southside Grille will not renew alcohol license

Board of Health

The Board of Health decided to temporarily suspend waste oil collection at the transfer station due to perchloroethylene contamination. The board also accepted the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting.

• Accepted November 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Temporarily shut down waste oil service at the transfer station
• Approved funding for a new inspector position
• Authorized Chairperson Susan Avallone to vote at Region 2 PHEP meetings if the Health Director is absent

Cemetery Commission

The Commission approved the financial statement and the minutes from the August 11, 2022 meeting. Members discussed cremation vault pricing for Crystal Lake and the need for future burial space expansions as several cemeteries reach capacity.

• Accepted August 11, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Accepted financial statement (All in favor)

Open Space and Recreation Plan Steering Committee

The committee discussed updates to the action plan, including demographics, environmental analysis, and the Goals chart. Members proposed adding, removing, or modifying specific goals related to park staffing, accessibility, and multi-modal planning. No formal votes were recorded; the committee will continue reviewing maps and tables before a public hearing.

• Proposed removing goal to adopt parks and rec OS coordinating committee
• Proposed removing goal for improved access to Parkers pond
• Proposed removing goal to expand conservation agent to full-time
• Proposed adding goal for bicycle and pedestrian multi-modal master plan
• Proposed adding goal to integrate multi-modal improvements into Capital improvement plan (CIP)
• Proposed updating outreach goal to include GIS and social media tools

School Subcommittees

The committee approved the minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting. Members discussed ongoing facility maintenance and repairs at Gardner High School, Gardner Middle School, and Gardner Elementary School.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The Gardner School Building Financial Sub Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 2, 2022, and vote on bills from contractors including Colliers, Jones Whitsett, and Beacon Construction. They will also receive reports from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) on budget status and construction updates, and from architects on change orders requiring a vote. The meeting is remote-only with public access via YouTube.

• Approve bills from Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, Intertek Testing, and Pre AV Systems
• Vote on architect change orders
• OPM report on budget status and construction updates

The subcommittee approved several invoices for school furnishings, architectural services, and supplies. The committee also recommended approval of Change Order #24, though the motion listed a different amount than the proposed total.

• Approved $199,777.64 in total bills and orders (so voted)
• Approved W.B. Mason Co., Inc. invoices for $18,572.50, $72,518.00, and $31,074.00 (so voted)
• Approved School Furnishings invoices totaling $36,310.43 (so voted)
• Approved Jones-Whitsett Architects invoice for $44,425.00 (so voted)
• Approved Red Thread invoice for $1,004.31 (so voted)
• Approved Robert H. Lord Company invoice for $1,159.52 (so voted)
• Approved FM Generator Inc. invoice for $595.94 (so voted)
• Recommended approval of Change Order #24 in the amount of $115,359.00 (so voted)

City Council

The City Council approved a zoning ordinance changing 20 parcels on West Broadway from Commercial 2 to General Residential 3 and one parcel to Rural Residential 2. The Council also appropriated free cash for traffic light repairs and assessor expenses. Several ordinances regarding personnel compensation and traffic were referred to committees for further study.

• Approved zoning change for 20 parcels on West Broadway to General Residential 3 and one to Rural Residential 2 (11-0)
• Appropriated $57,485 from Free Cash for Traffic Lights Repairs & Maintenance (11-0)
• Appropriated $6,000 from Free Cash to City Assessor Valuation Maintenance Expense Account (11-0)
• Approved payment of $2,015 for FY2022 Human Resources medical exam expenditures (11-0)
• Granted National Grid petition to install poles on Coleman Street (11-0)
• Approved amended Act to establish a Special Act Charter Drafting Committee of five members (7-4)
• Approved ordinance amending Code Chapter 423 regarding Hackney and Other Carriages (11-0)
• Adopted factor for Real Estate and Personal Property Taxation for FY2023 (11-0)

Council on Aging

The Board approved the November 2022 meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed preparations for moving to a new location on Waterford Street and upcoming holiday meal programs.

• Approved November 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Financial Report (5-0)

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider a site plan application from Seven Point of Massachusetts, Inc. for a property at 320 West Broadway. The committee will also vote on the minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting.

• Site plan review for Seven Point of Massachusetts, Inc. at 320 West Broadway
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting

The committee reviewed a request from Seven Point of Massachusetts, Inc. to re-apply for a Special Permit and building permit for a cannabis dispensary. The project involves a 3,055 square foot building and a new partnership with Cannapreneur Partners. No formal vote on the permit was taken; the applicant must submit a full package by December 19 to appear before the Planning Board in January.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2022 (All in favor)

Bandstand Committee

The committee approved the financial statement and the minutes from November 10, 2022. Members discussed upcoming performer scheduling and sponsorship outreach for the 2023 season. The committee decided against hiring a police officer to escort food trucks due to cost.

• Approved minutes from 11/10/2022
• Approved financial statement
• Decided against hiring police officer to escort food trucks due to cost

Public Service Committee

The committee approved a petition for National Grid to install a pole on Coleman Street. It also established a payment plan for a resident's water bill appeal and received updates on city infrastructure and solar energy possibilities.

• Approved payment plan over four billing periods for water/sewer charges at 95 Crestwood Drive
• Approved National Grid petition to install one single owned pole on Coleman Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted to recommend three orders to the City Council to appropriate funds from free cash. These funds are designated for traffic light repairs, a pool pavilion project, and city assessor valuation maintenance.

• Recommended appropriation of $57,485.00 from Free Cash for Traffic Lights Repairs and Maintenance
• Recommended appropriation of $156,180.00 from Free Cash for Pool Pavilion Project – City Portion
• Recommended appropriation of $6,000.00 from Free Cash to City Assessor – Valuation Maintenance Expense Account

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board approved a request for an extension regarding an access roadway case at 0 Clark Street. A site visit for the property was scheduled for December 10, 2022.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved site visit minutes for 60 Yale St, School St, and 0 Clark Street (unanimous)
• Approved extension request for Case #10/01/2022 - Harbor Classic Homes, LLC at 0 Clark Street (unanimous)
• Tabled July 19, 2022 meeting minutes to December 20, 2022

Golf Commission

The Commission approved requests to roll over membership payments to the next season for two parties. The board also accepted the current financial reports, noting that golf course supplies spending reached $66,000 against a $49,000 budget.

• Approved membership credit for John Bennard and Carla Roy (3-0)
• Approved membership credit for Omer Cormier (0-3)
• Accepted financial reports (0-3)
• Approved minutes from October 6th and 27th (0-3)

Retirement Board

The Board approved a payment warrant for November 30, 2022, and the 2023 Medex health insurance plan rates. Members also approved the 2023 retirement allowance check and notice mail dates. The Board discussed prioritizing full funding before increasing the Local COLA benefit.

• Approved minutes of October 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2022 Trial Balance, General Ledger History, and bank reconciliation (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #11/22 totaling $721,632.02 (unanimous)
• Approved Retirement Allowance Check and Notice of Deposit Mail Dates for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Medex Plan Rates as of January 1, 2023 (unanimous)

School Subcommittees

The subcommittee reviewed several policies and determined no changes were needed for six of them. Four policies were updated and sent to the full School Committee for a first read in December. The group also recommended adding policies from the MASC Policy Newsletter to future agendas.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Determined no changes required for policies BBAA, BBBE, BCA, BDA, BDB, and BDBA
• Approved sending updated Policy ADDA (Background Checks) to full School Committee (unanimous)
• Approved sending updated Policy ADF (Local Wellness Policy) to full School Committee (unanimous)
• Approved sending updated Policy BBA (School Committee Powers and Duties) to full School Committee (unanimous)
• Approved sending updated Policy DD (Grants, Proposals, and Special Projects) to full School Committee (unanimous)

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters met to process and count late-filed Absentee Ballots and Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Ballots (UOCAVA). Members also oversaw election returns and other election-related matters.

• Processed and counted UOCAVA ballots
• Oversaw election returns and related matters
• Adjourned meeting at 9:46 a.m.

City Council

The City Council met informally to discuss a $249,917.04 supplemental budget proposal and a charter drafting committee act. No formal votes were taken during this session, as the council scheduled a regular meeting for 7:30 PM to vote on the items.

City Council

The City Council approved several fund transfers from free cash to stabilization, road resurfacing, and landfill maintenance. The Council also authorized free downtown metered parking for December 2022 and an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Princeton for veteran's services.

• Approved free downtown metered parking from Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2022 (8-0)
• Authorized acceptance of donations for Police Department K-9 Program (8-0)
• Appropriated $300,000 from Free Cash to DPW Road Resurfacing (8-0)
• Appropriated $200,000 from Free Cash to Vehicle Stabilization (8-0)
• Appropriated $130,819 from Free Cash to Stabilization (8-0)
• Authorized inter-municipal agreement with Town of Princeton for Veteran’s services (8-0)
• Appropriated $166,127 for FY2023 salary and labor budgets (8-0)
• Endorsed FY 2022/23 CDBG Mini-Entitlement Plan (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted to recommend several funding appropriations from free cash for road resurfacing, landfill maintenance, and school security. The committee also recommended waiving downtown parking meter fees for December 2022 and approving an intermunicipal agreement for veterans services.

• Recommended free downtown parking from December 1-31, 2022
• Recommended $300,000 from free cash for road resurfacing
• Recommended $200,000 from free cash for vehicle stabilization (ladder truck fund)
• Recommended $75,000 and $72,500 from free cash for landfill closure and maintenance
• Recommended $35,000 from free cash for Gardner High School door locks
• Recommended $35,000 from free cash for Visitor's Center revitalization
• Recommended $130,819 from free cash to stabilization account
• Recommended intermunicipal agreement with Town of Princeton for veterans services

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee voted to recommend that the City Council approve an ordinance amending Chapter 423 regarding Hackney and Other Carriages to include ride-share services. The committee also discussed safety and parking concerns on West Street near the Hen house.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance #10834 to amend Chapter 423 (Hackney and Other Carriages)

School Subcommittees

The committee approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed a cleaning staff roster and received updates on construction and maintenance at GES and Watkins Field.

• Approved meeting minutes for October 13, 2022

School Subcommittees

The Finance Sub-Committee approved the minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed the expense report and received an update on the Watkins Field concession and restroom project.

• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health held a special meeting to review a Local Upgrade Approval for a septic system. After a presentation by the project engineer, the board unanimously approved the request.

• Approved Septic Local Upgrade Approval for 179 Saunders Street (unanimous)

School Building Committee

The committee approved 12 invoices for construction and supplies and passed three change orders related to the Gardner Elementary School project. Members also received updates on site progress, including playground installation and interior punch list work.

• Approved 12 invoices totaling $1,341,131.10 (so voted)
• Approved Change Order #21 for $1,175.00 (so voted)
• Approved Change Order #22 for $0 with 59 days added to Substantial Completion date (so voted)
• Approved Change Order #23 for $114,140.00 (so voted)
• Approved minutes from October 19, 2022 meeting (so voted)

Zoning Board

The Board approved a special permit for an inpatient care center at 205-213 School Street and granted a variance for home additions at 60 Yale Street. A request to convert an office building to residential units was continued, and a wireless tower proposal remains under review.

• Approved special permit for inpatient care center at 205-213 School Street with condition to install second wheelchair elevator within 12 months
• Granted variance for addition, deck, and porch at 60 Yale Street
• Continued special permit for office-to-residential conversion at 63 Walnut Street to December 20, 2022
• Approved meeting minutes for July 19, 2022, and October 20, 2022

Williams-Rockwell

The committee approved the financial report for the managed account and opened the 2022-2023 grant application season. There is $44,100 available for this year's grant cycle.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022 (All in favor)
• Accepted Financial Report showing account value of $2,272,338.83 as of 11/11/2022 (All in favor)
• Approved opening the 2022-2023 grant application season with $44,100 available (All in favor)

School Committee

The School Committee approved several district policies on second reading and authorized four payment warrants totaling approximately $3.38 million. The board also received reports on MCAS results, youth community survey data, and school improvement plans.

• Approved Warrant #23-15 ($279,522.68)
• Approved Warrant #23-16 ($704,506.77)
• Approved Warrant #23-17 ($387,882.77)
• Approved Warrant #23-18 ($2,012,912.22)
• Approved Policy AC (Non-Discrimination including Harassment and Retaliation)
• Approved Policy GBA (Equal Employment Opportunity)
• Approved Policy GCF (Professional Staff Hiring)
• Approved Policy JB, JFBB-1, JICA, and JJF

City Council

The City Council approved several orders to allocate Free Cash and surplus funds toward road resurfacing, landfill maintenance, and stabilization. The council also confirmed two mayoral appointments and granted a second-hand motor vehicle license.

• Confirmed Nicholas Maroni as Deputy Chief of Police (10-0)
• Confirmed Joshua Cormier as Director of Purchasing/Civil Enforcement (10-0)
• Appropriated $300,000 from Free Cash for DPW Road Resurfacing (10-0)
• Appropriated $200,000 from Free Cash to Vehicle Stabilization (10-0)
• Appropriated $130,819 from Free Cash to Stabilization (10-0)
• Appropriated $75,000 and $72,500 from Free Cash for Landfill Closure and Repair (10-0)
• Appropriated $166,127 for FY2022-2023 Salary and Labor budgets (10-0)
• Granted Class 2 license to buy and sell second hand motor vehicles to Sylvester R. Anghuy (10-0)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Board conducted a joint public hearing to consider changing the zoning of 20 parcels on West Broadway from Commercial 2 to General Residential 3. The proposal aims to allow a 45-unit townhouse development and bring existing single-family homes into zoning conformity. No final vote on the amendment was recorded in these minutes.

• Held joint public hearing on proposed zoning amendment for 20 parcels on West Broadway

Council on Aging

The Board approved the October meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed the process for moving to a new location and announced a Covid booster clinic for December 19.

• Approved October meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Financial Report (5-0)

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The subcommittee will consider approving payments to several contractors (Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, Intertek Testing, Pre AV Systems) and review reports from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) on budget and construction status, as well as architect reports including change orders.

• Approve bills for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, Intertek Testing, Pre AV Systems
• Report from OPM on budget status and construction updates
• Report from Architects including change orders and vote on change orders
• Public comment opportunity
• Next meeting date: December 7, 2022

The committee approved several vendor invoices and recommended a new substantial completion date for Bacon Construction. It also recommended approval for two construction change orders. The project budget was reported to be performing well.

• Approved Jones-Whitsett Architects Invoice #2022087 ($112,844.00)
• Approved Bacon Construction Co, Inc. Invoice #22 ($1,537,576.97)
• Approved W.B. Mason Co., Inc. invoices totaling $26,242.00
• Approved Sterling Corporation Invoice #614376 ($23,779.00)
• Approved FM Generator Inc. Invoice #162818-1 ($360.61)
• Approved Follett Content Solutions, LLC invoices totaling $124,843.79
• Recommended change order to move Bacon Construction substantial completion date to September 12, 2022
• Recommended approval of Change Order #22 for $2,048.00

Public Service Committee

The committee granted partial bill abatements or payment plans for six properties following water and sewer usage appeals. The board also accepted minutes from three previous meetings and received DPW updates on paving and sewer projects.

• Approved abatement of half the difference between 82,20cf and 42,600cf usage for 24 Kraft Street
• Approved 4-period payment plan with no interest for 141-143 West Broadway
• Approved abatement of all but $74.30 in charges for Wildwood Cemetery (900 West Street)
• Approved 4-period payment plan with no interest for 29 Union Square
• Approved sewer charge abatement of half the difference between high bill and average usage for 38 Main Street
• Approved $238.00 abatement and 2-period payment plan for 20 Bertha Avenue
• Accepted minutes from August 25, September 15, and October 13, 2022

Appointments Committee

The Appointments Committee voted to recommend that the City Council confirm the Mayor's appointments of Joshua Cormier and Nicholas Maroni. Both appointments include terms expiring in 2025.

• Approved minutes of October 12, 2022
• Recommended confirmation of Joshua Cormier as Director of Purchasing/Civil Enforcement (term expires Oct 11, 2025)
• Recommended confirmation of Nicholas Maroni as Deputy Chief of Police (term expires Oct 27, 2025)

Board of Assessors

The Board voted to recommend a Residential Factor of “1” to the City Council, which would result in a single tax rate. The Board also approved several tax exemptions and signed the October excise abatement report.

• Recommended Residential Factor of “1” to City Council for a single tax rate (3-0)
• Approved 26 tax exemptions across various clauses
• Denied 2 Clause 41C exemptions
• Approved October excise abatement report
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board performed site visits at 60 Yale St, 205-213 School St, and 0 Clark St to review project layouts and boundaries. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during these visits.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee reviewed and recommended approval of a Class 2 license for buying and selling second-hand motor vehicles. The business is described as an internet-only operation with no cars kept on the property.

• Recommended to City Council to approve Class 2 Second Hand Motor Vehicle license for Sylvester R. Anghuy at 146 Sherman Street

Retirement Board

The Board approved a payment warrant for October 2022 and granted superannuation retirement benefits to two individuals. Members also approved the August 2022 Trial Balance and General Ledger History.

• Approved Warrant #10/22 totaling $681,697.72 (unanimous)
• Granted superannuation retirement benefits to Robin Gullatt, Option B, effective August 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted superannuation retirement benefits to Peter J. Goguen, Option C, effective September 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2022 Trial Balance and General Ledger History (unanimous)
• Accepted City Treasurer’s bank reconciliation for August 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes with a correction to $1,925.23 (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Golf Commission voted 3-0 to credit John Bennard and Carla Roy the money they paid this year toward next year's membership, after Dan Berry confirmed they had not played. The commission also approved the September 19 meeting minutes (3-0) and accepted the financial report (3-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely updates on fall specials, course maintenance, and a potential partnership with the Recreation Department for junior golf clinics.

• Approved credit of unused membership fees for John Bennard & Carla Roy to next year (3-0)
• Approved September 19 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted financial report (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved a Local Upgrade Approval (LUA) for a Presby system at 28 Holly Drive. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 25 and August 8, 2022.

• Approved Local Upgrade Approval for 28 Holly Drive
• Approved one-foot separation to groundwater reduction for 28 Holly Drive Presby system
• Approved April 25 meeting minutes
• Approved August 8, 2022 meeting minutes

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider two items: a proposal at 170 Mill Street and a project for Park Street Park and Parking Lot. The meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2022, at 9:30 AM in the Hubbard Conference Room.

• 170 Mill Street – site plan review
• Park Street Park and Parking Lot – discussion

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee will discuss the budget status and construction updates for the Gardner Elementary School. Members are scheduled to vote on change orders and approve bills for several vendors.

• Approval of bills for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, Intertek Testing, and Pre AV Systems
• Vote on architect change orders
• OPM report on budget status and construction updates

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 3, 2022, and review bills and orders from several vendors. The meeting is being conducted via remote participation.

• Approval of bills for Colliers
• Approval of bills for Jones Whitsett
• Approval of bills for Allied Testing
• Approval of bills for Beacon Construction
• Approval of bills for Intertek Testing and Pre AV Systems

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will meet to discuss a preliminary site plan for the Gardner Redevelopment Authority regarding Mass Ave Rentals. The committee will also review minutes from the April 14, 2022 meeting.

• Preliminary Site Plan for Gardner Redevelopment Authority / Mass Ave Rentals at 32, 42-50, & 52 Parker Street

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee will meet to approve bills and vote on change orders related to the Gardner Elementary School project. The agenda includes budget and construction status reports from the OPM and architects.

• Approval of bills for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, Intertek Testing, and Pre AV Systems
• Vote on architect change orders
• OPM report on budget status and construction updates

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee will meet to approve bills and vote on change orders for the Gardner Elementary School project. The session includes budget and construction updates from the Owner's Project Manager and architects.

• Approval of bills for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, Intertek Testing, and Pre AV Systems
• Vote on architect change orders
• Budget and construction status reports from OPM

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is considering a new ordinance for sharable dockless mobility devices and a license for a second-hand dealer. The committee is also reviewing the temporary removal of parking meters on Parker, Pleasant, and Main Streets to support outdoor restaurant seating.

• Application by ECO ATM, LLC for a license to deal in second-hand articles at 677 Timpany Blvd.
• Ordinance #10681 to add regulations for 'Sharable Dockless Mobility Devices'.
• Temporary removal of parking meters 103L, 103R, 104L, and 104R on Parker Street from June 20 to October 1, 2022.
• Temporary removal of parking meters on Pleasant Street.
• Temporary removal of parking meters on Main Street.

Public Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing several applications for second-hand article dealer licenses and multiple municipal code amendments. The agenda also includes measures for temporary traffic restrictions and parking meter removals.

• License application: GameStop, Inc. at 376 Timpany Blvd.
• License application: The Salvation Army – Family Store & Donation Center at 8 Union Street
• License application: Gardner Coins & Cards, Inc. at 18 Parker Street
• License application: House of Peace and Education, Inc. (HOPEful Boutique) at 29 Pleasant Street
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 664 regarding Yard Sales

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee is meeting to approve bills and vote on change orders related to the Gardner Elementary School project. The session includes budget and construction updates from the OPM and architects.

• Approval of bills for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, and Intertek Testing
• Vote on architect change orders
• Budget status and construction updates from OPM

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will meet to discuss new business regarding a site plan. The primary item involves a definitive site plan for Jolly Green, Inc. located at 246 Suffolk Lane in Summit Industrial Park.

• Definitive Site Plan — Jolly Green, Inc., 246 Suffolk Lane, Summit Industrial Park
• Approval of August 31, 2021 meeting minutes

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee will review bills and orders from various contractors. Members will also receive reports regarding budget status, construction updates, and potential change orders.

• Approval of March 2, 2022 minutes
• Bills and orders for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, and Intertek Testing
• OPM report on budget status and construction updates
• Architect report regarding change orders

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is discussing several proposed ordinances to amend the City of Gardner code. These items include new regulations for blighted properties and outdoor restaurant seating.

• Ordinance #10623: Create Chapter 500 regarding Blighted, Nuisance, Vacant, and Abandoned Properties
• Ordinance #10624: Create Chapter 501 regarding Outdoor Restaurant Seating and Services
• Ordinance #10625: Amend Chapter 312 regarding Animals
• Ordinance #10626: Delete Chapter 318 regarding Arcades

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee is meeting to approve bills and review budget and construction updates for the Gardner Elementary School project. Members will hear reports from the Owner's Project Manager and architects, including a vote on change orders.

• Approval of bills for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, and Intertek Testing
• Budget status and construction updates from OPM
• Vote on architect change orders

Public Safety Committee

The committee voted to recommend a change to the city's parking ban ordinance to the City Council. Members also discussed department updates regarding COVID-19 positivity rates, building permits, and fire department staffing.

• Recommended amendment to Chapter 600, Section A regarding the 'Parking Ban'
• Recommended granting a Flammable License to Superior Plus Propane at 278 Pearl Street
• Requested more time for a Class 2 Secondhand Motor Vehicle License application for Ly Motor Sports LLC at 144 Pearson Blvd
• Reported 1,067 building permits issued by the Building Department
• Reported 4,680 free home COVID-19 test kits for distribution

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee is meeting to approve bills for several vendors and receive reports on the budget and construction status of the Gardner Elementary School. Members will also discuss proposed change orders and an art wall under the stairs.

• Approval of bills for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, and Intertek Testing
• Budget and construction status reports from OPM
• Window testing and Proposed Change Orders (PCO) report from architects
• Discussion of an art wall under stairs
• Review of a Proposed Change Order (PCO) from the Owner

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates from the building, public health, police, and fire departments. The committee is also tasked with studying a license application for a motor vehicle dealer.

• Application #10590 for Class II Motor Vehicle Dealers License for Brian’s Auto Sales at 549 W Broadway

School Building Financial Sub Committee

The committee will meet to approve bills and orders for several vendors and receive reports from the Owner's Project Manager and architects. Discussions will include window testing and the change order process for the Gardner Elementary School project.

• Approval of bills for Colliers, Jones Whitsett, Allied Testing, Beacon Construction, and Intertek Testing
• OPM report on change orders and window testing
• Architects' project updates