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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/17/1972CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MAY 17, 1972 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Mr. Szymanski, City Manager, opened the chair for nominations. Mr. Nardelli nominated Mr. Blais for Chairman citing his five years of experience as Selectman and Councilman, and noting the dedication and effort Mr. Blais has expended on the problems encountered. Doctor Brown seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations, and Mr. Blais was unanimously elected Chairman. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN City Manager Szymanski asked for nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman. Mr. Flaherty nominated Dr. Brown. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Gee. There were no other nominations, and Dr. Brown was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman. ELECTION OF CLERK City Manager Szymanski asked for nominations for the position of Clerk. Mr. Flaherty nominated Mr. Gee. Doctor Brown seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations and Mr. Gee was unanimously elected Clerk. Chairman Blais then took the chair to conduct the business meeting. He thanked the Council for its vote of confidence, and Walter for his kind words in nominating him Chairman. He expressed the hope that the Council would work in harmony, but if in disagreement, in a friendly manner. He said he was looking forward to a productive year working on many important City matters. SET TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS Mr. Nardelli made a motion to hold the regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month, the summer meetings (June, July, and August) to start at 8:00 P.M., the rest of the year at 7:30 P.M., the meetings to be held in the Conference Room at City Hall. Mr. Gee wondered if the time of the summer meetings could be set at 8:30 P.M. as he had a business conflict on Mondays. Chairman Blais felt it would be preferable to keep the time at 8:00 P.M. since the Council was going to try and eliminate meetings other than the two regular meetings and the agendas are likely to be lengthy. Mr. Gee said he was sure he could arrange to be in attendance. Mr. Nardelli's motion was duly seconded and passed unanimously. CONSIDER ADVERTISING THE OPENINGS FOR THE APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS COMMITTEES AND BOARDS Mr. Nardelli made a motion to instruct the City Manager to advertise for applicants to the different Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Mr. Flaherty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE BY MAJORITY VOTE OF COUNCIL Mr. Nardelli asked if there had been any criticism concerning the persons presently in the appointed positions. Upon being assured that there was none, he made a motion to appoint the following: City Treasurer Helen D. Paquin Trustee of Public Funds Helen D. Paquin City Attorney John T. Ewing, Esq. Zoning Administrator Richard Ward First Constable Donald W. Lavalette Second Constable Norman L. Airoldi City Grand Juror David L. Cleary City Agent David L. Cleary Tree Warden Dr. Sam Wiggans Civil Defense Director Melvin A. Monell Asst. Civil Defense Dir.Albert Audette Mr. Nardelli noted that his motion did not include the reappointment of Dr. Gluck as Health Officer because of a possible conflict of interest due to his election to the school board, or the appointment of Auditor since the Council wants to review this item. Mr. Flaherty seconded the appointments as motioned, and the vote was unanimous in favor of passage. SET TIME AND DATE OF INSPECTION OF THE CITY'S PHYSICAL PLANTS AND PROPERTY Mr. Nardelli made a motion to set the time and date of a tour of the City's physical plants and property for Friday, May 19, 1972 at 4 P.M. The motion was duly seconded and passed unanimously. NOTICE OF MEETINGS Dick Ward announced that a joint meeting has been scheduled with Sign Consultant Ewald, the City Council, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment at 8 P.M. on Monday, May 22, 1972 in the Conference Room. There will be a joint meeting with Planning Consultant Kent, the City Council, Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 25, 1972 at 4 P.M. in the Conference Room. RESOLUTIONS Mr. Flaherty made a motion that resolutions be drafted commending Mr. Stearns and Mr. Jarvis for their service on the Council. The motion was seconded and passed, and City Manager Szymanski was instructed to see that the resolutions were drafted. Approved Brian J. Gee, Clerk Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works.