NEWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL

WORKSHOP

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS

7:00P.M.

Present:                                                                                              Absent:

Chairman Michael LaBranche                                Councilor Daniel Dickens (excused)

Vice-Chairman Jim Bergeron                                       

Councilor Botterman

Councilor Judith Carr

Councilor Rose-Anne Kwaks

Councilor Steve Minutelli

Administrator Ed Wojnowski

Chairman LaBranche called the public meeting to order at 7:03pm

Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes: Town Council to Consider Acceptance of Minutes

January 9, 2010 Council/Budget Committee

Motion: To approve the January 9, 2010 Town Council/Budget Committee minutes.

Motioned: Councilor Botterman

Seconded: Councilor Carr

Vote: 6-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Aye

            Councilor Kwaks                     Aye

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Aye

            Chairman LaBranche               Aye

January 16, 2010 Council/Budget Committee

Motion: To approve the January 16, 2010 Town Council/Budget Committee minutes.

Motioned: Councilor Botterman

Seconded: Councilor Carr

Vote: 6-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Aye

            Councilor Kwaks                     Aye

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Aye

            Chairman LaBranche               Aye

January 20, 2010 Workshop

Motion: To approve the January 20, 2010 Workshop minutes.

Motioned: Councilor Botterman

Seconded: Vice-Chairman Bergeron

Vote: 6-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Aye

            Councilor Kwaks                     Aye

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Aye

            Chairman LaBranche               Aye

February 3, 2010 Business Meeting

Motion: To approve the February 3, 2010 Business Meeting.

Motioned: Councilor Botterman

Seconded: Vice-Chairman Bergeron

Vote: 5-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Abstain

            Councilor Kwaks                     Aye

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Aye

            Chairman LaBranche               Aye

Councilor Botterman abstained from the vote because he had not been present at the meeting.

1. Presentation of Commendation – Newmarket Police Officer Daniel Byers

Chairman LaBranche read the Commendation and thanked Officer Byers for his efforts in providing compassionate care and assistance in less than desirable weather conditions.

Officer Daniel Byers accepted the Commendation.

Chairman LaBranche noted the Police contract is not on the agenda tonight, but since there was a significant police presence here. He explained an agreement had been reached yesterday between the Town of Newmarket and the Police Union. The Town Council now needs to vote on the agreement. The Budget Committee is anxious to get the information.

Motion: To approve the recently negotiated Police Union contract.

Motioned: Councilor Botterman

Seconded: Councilor Kwaks

Vote: 6-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Aye

            Councilor Kwaks                     Aye

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Aye

            Chairman LaBranche               Aye

2. Rick Malasky – Public Works

            a. Discussion of Additional Modeling for Ash Swamp Road Improvements

Public Works Director Rick Malasky suggested the Council needed to determine whether they wanted to move forward with modeling further up Ash Swamp Road before he could plan for the road improvements.

Vice-Chairman Bergeron noted he supported further modeling because he felt it was important to know this information. There is $45,000 left from the warrant article for drainage studies. There has been a lot of flooding from the Piscassic River. It is also important to know how this affects landowners.

Councilor Botterman agreed feeling it was owed to property owners downstream to see if there is something that can be done about the flooding. He was unsure whether Underwood Engineering was the best firm to continue the study; they were unable to provide a lot of answers the last time they were before the Town Council. He suggested sending this project out to bid; the Town Council can negotiate a price with whichever firm is chosen.

Chairman LaBranche noted during initial discussions Bill Arcieri had expressed his willingness to help but had wanted to be part of the process if the project went to bid.

Administrator Wojnowski noted if the Town Council agreed, they would begin the bid process and would bring the bids back to the Council once they were received.

The Town Council agreed.

            b. Report on Options for Spring Clean-Up

Public Works Director Rick Malasky noted the Council’s idea of mailing coupons could work, but these coupons could not be mailed with tax bills because it would eliminate the rental units.

Vice-Chairman Bergeron noted larger apartment complexes usually supply dumpsters. He asked what was allowed to be disposed there

Public Works Director Rick Malasky noted he was not familiar with the rules of dumpsters relative to apartment buildings. He noted when renters move out often they leave things behind on the curb that need to be disposed of. These items are disposed of because there is no way of telling which unit the items came from.

Councilor Botterman suggested continuing Spring Clean-Up as usual this year, which would provide more time to create a solution. He did not feel it was fair to exclude apartments.

Public Works Director Rick Malasky noted there is no Spring Clean-Up scheduled for this year.

Chairman LaBranche agreed stating the next scheduled Spring Clean-Up is for May 2011. He had hoped by the time Spring Clean-Up came again the Town would have a solution.

Public Works Director Rick Malasky explained the only expense the Town would be able to save throughout Spring Clean-Up options would be approximately $3,900, which represents employees’ time. The Department would still need to remove the bulk waste that is generated one way or another.

The Town Council discussed possible options for coupon use including car registrations and post cards.

Councilor Botterman questioned how many people would be affected if the program was discontinued altogether.

Vice-Chairman Bergeron asked who gets the income from the scrap metal.

Public Works Director Rick Malasky noted the Town gets income through the NRA if there is a payout.

Chairman LaBranche suggested a Town Councilor, Public Works Director Rick Malasky and Administrator Wojnowski work together over the next couple of months to create a plan that can potentially save the town money on Spring Clean-Up.

Councilor Kwaks suggested charging half the fee annually. This would generate some revenue while still providing the service to residents.

Public Works Director Rick Malasky noted the department picks up for senior citizens.

Chairman LaBranche suggested a work group would be set up at the March Workshop to work on possible solutions.

Public Works Director Rick Malasky reiterated there is no Spring Clean-Up this year. The transfer station is open on Saturdays.

3. Rick Malasky, Fire Chief – Discussion on Purchase of a Fire/Ladder Truck

Fire Chief Rick Malasky explained a committee was set up to approach this scenario. After speaking with ISO, requirements can be satisfied by purchasing a 77-foot “Quint” vehicle, which would replace Engine 2. The committee’s research found if a 77’ “Quint” (an apparatus that functions as an aerial device and an engine) is purchased it would reduce the number of vehicles in the fleet and increase the versatility of the department. This vehicle would be kept for 20 years. He has updated the replacement cost of the vehicles. He discussed CIP appropriations. He suggested the vehicle needed to be purchased before new EPA rules went into effect because the new emissions standards would create a significant price increase. A “demo” is available that is new minus the travel time on the vehicle. With a letter of intent from the Town the vehicle can be “tied up” so it cannot be purchased by another municipality. There are enough funds in the CIP to cover the purchase of this vehicle now with transferring of funds. He discussed the differences between a ladder truck and the “Quint” explaining a ladder truck cannot haul water but a “Quint” can haul water and has a ladder. The company recommended that the committee will provide three days of training as part of the cost of purchasing the vehicle. Every new apparatus requires training; companies will not sell the vehicles without training.

Steve Coffey, Training Officer for the Fire Department, explained every vehicle the department owns requires all fire fighters to be trained before they are able to use it to respond. This purchase would simply add a new vehicle to the fleet. It was important to the committee to find a solution that fit the needs of the Town. He felt confident this did just that. The length of this vehicle will not be the longest vehicle in the fleet.

Councilor Botterman thanked the committee for their hard work and research. He asked why it was imperative to purchase the vehicle now.

Fire Chief Rick Malasky explained the funding is available now. When Engine 1 is up for replacement there will not be sufficient funds available to replace it on the CIP schedule that is currently being used because funding has been cut for the past few years. If the vehicle is purchased this year, the emissions standards do not have to be met, which will save significantly in the purchase cost.

Councilor Botterman asked if this was a decision the Town Council had to decide tonight. He would like to see the vehicle that is being traded in.

Fire Chief Rick Malasky noted he is asking for authority to write a letter of intent, which will take the vehicle off the market. There is no legal obligation to purchase the vehicle but the letter of intent shows the Town is seriously considering the purchase. This vehicle would have the same warranties as a new vehicle. The equipment would be taken off Engine 2 to put on this vehicle because the new vehicle will not have everything necessary but it is affordable for the Town.

Administrator Wojnowski explained the letter of intent could provide a date certain for purchase so it would give the Town Council the opportunity to view the equipment. He hoped by the Business Meeting the Town Council could take a vote one way or the other.

Fire Chief Rick Malasky explained the department has the space to keep Engine 2. ISO will not provide a trade in value for the vehicle but the department would incur maintenance costs for the vehicle. New equipment would need to be purchased to furnish the new vehicle.

Chairman LaBranche thanked the committee for doing their research and providing the information necessary to make an informed decision. He noted the CIP fund as of July 1, 2009 has a balance of $340,000. With the budget appropriation of $50,000 it would bring the fund to $390,000. He asked where the rest of the funding would come from.

Fire Chief Rick Malasky explained he had discussed this with Finance Director Don Parnell. Between the funds in that account and the funds in the ladder truck account, the purchase could be made. He noted the next replacement would be made in eight years; appropriating $50,000 per year would ensure there were sufficient funds for replacing the vehicle when it is time.

Administrator Wojnowski explained an insurance policy can be obtained to cover a vehicle if it is destroyed. He noted he would look into this.

Chairman LaBranche suggested getting that information for the workshop along with hard replacement cost numbers. He asked the Council if they agreed to authorize the writing of the letter of intent pending a vote on March 3^rd with the desired information.

The Town Council agreed.

4. Sean Greig – Wastewater Superintendent – Discussion of Allocation of Funds for New Village Project

Water and Sewer Superintendent Sean Greig explained during the last week of January a contract was signed for the New Village Project. This is part of an Administrative Order from DES because it had been determined there was a lot of infiltration and sump pumps getting into the sewer system. This will reduce the flow to the treatment plant. Sewer lines will be replaced along the following roads: Forest, Grape, Elder, Cedar and Beech. Grape, Elder and Forest streets will get a trench path with overlays. Cedar and Beech Street will receive complete construction including geotech material to make the roads last longer. $940,000 will be received through ARRA funding. The total cost of the project is estimated at $1,818,430 including sewer, water and drainage costs. He noted there is no budget for the drainage portion of the project. He suggested the bond portion be paid by sewer and DPW funding. He discussed the balances of the CIP accounts for water and sewer. He is proposing grant funding for the water portion.

Councilor Kwaks asked about using impact funding towards the project.

Administrator Wojnowski noted he would look into that. The Planning Board is reviewing the impact fees to see whether they need to be increased.

Vice-Chairman Bergeron asked for roadway construction to be defined.

Water and Sewer Superintendent Sean Grieg explained Beech and Cedar Streets will see complete reconstruction while Grape, Forest and Elder Streets will see a trench path and overlay. He explained the entire estimated project cost of $1.8 million had been submitted to ARRA for funding. DeFleece’s estimate for the work was $1.4 million plus contingency and engineering costs.

Councilor Botterman asked if the engineering construction costs were something someone in town could do.

Water and Sewer Superintendent Sean Greig explained the cost would include having an engineer on site consistently. He would need to speak with the state about whether they will require someone to be on site all day every day because ARRA funds are being used.

Councilor Botterman questioned using sewer funds for drainage costs.

Water and Sewer Superintendent Sean Greig explained there will need to be a $470,000 bond for the project; the payments will be made using both sewer and DPW funds.

Administrator Wojnowski explained it had been unclear there would be $158,000 that needed to be budgeted for the project for additional drainage projects. Funds to complete the project will be borrowed from the sewer fund to accomplish the task, which can be justified because the new drainage will remove some flow to the waste water system. This borrowed amount would be paid back to the sewer fund through the budget over the next few years.

Councilor Botterman suggested eliminating infiltration to the sewer system makes it appropriate to use sewer money for the project.

Chairman LaBranche asked for clarification on the definition of construction for the March 3, 2010 Business Meeting. He suggested with that information, this can come back to the Town Council in resolution form.

5. Review of Amendments to Ordinance #20092010-07 Formerly Ordinance #96-06 Regulating the Licensure of Sidewalk Cafes

Councilor Kwaks suggested the Council had discussed increasing the permitting fee to $50.00.

The Town Council agreed.

Chairman LaBranche explained some of the changes included defining a time period allowing the tables; requiring each establishment to maintain the areas; and defining the location of the tables and chairs as being two feet from the curb.

Councilor Botterman suggested since permitting is done by the Code Enforcement Officer then appeals would go through the Zoning Board of Adjustment which can be a cumbersome and expensive process. He suggested having appeals come before the Town Council, which would not be costly and would not require a formal process. There would be no need for the business owner to prove a hardship.

Councilor Kwaks asked if appeals could legally be brought before the Town Council.

Administrator Wojnowski explained the Town Council could write the ordinance and guidelines as they wished.

The Town Council agreed with appeals coming before the Council.

6. Review of Revisions to the Employees Vacation Policy

Administrator Wojnowski explained the current vacation policy is difficult to understand. During the DPW negotiations Attorney McKittrick had defined when employees are entitled to take vacation and how hours are accrued. During the discussions with the police union vacation time was accrued in hours and credited monthly. These changes would make the employee vacation policy consistent with the union contract and would remove the ambiguity.

Chairman LaBranche noted the computer generates and tracks the hours. Employees receive notification of accrued vacation time in their paychecks so they are aware of how much they have accrued. He suggested the Town Council will vote on this at the Business Meeting.

7. Discussion on 79-E

Chairman LaBranche noted there have been several discussions on this subject including non-meetings with legal counsel. He suggested there needs to be a consensus whether to move this to a vote at the March 3^rd Business Meeting.

Councilor Kwaks suggested this should go on the warrant to allow residents to vote since this would affect everyone in town. She explained she is not in favor of this and felt strongly the town should be allowed to decide whether to adopt this RSA, not simply the Town Council.

Chairman LaBranche explained the Town will not lose anything by adopting this RSA. This is simply a tool that can be used to assist property owners in renovations of their properties. The Town will not lose tax revenue, but will simply see a delay in increased tax revenue for a period of time on renovated properties.

Councilor Botterman noted he understood the impact to be incrementally small for each tax payer if this is passed. Tax revenues will not be decreased as a result of adopting this RSA.

Chairman LaBranche noted the Council will vote on this at the March Business Meeting.

8. Review of Warrant Articles

Administrator Wojnowski discussed the warrant articles.

Councilor Kwaks asked if the warrant articles can include the impact on the tax rate.

Administrator Wojnowski explained a revised budget timetable has been provided.

Councilor Botterman understood the $70,000 from Comcast was in settlement due to the lack of construction of the I-Net and asked if this would be annual revenue.

Administrator Wojnowski noted it would be a one-time payment. He suggested the Town Council can vote on the warrant articles at the March Business Meeting.

9. Report of Legislative Activity Regarding Evergreen Clause

Administrator Wojnowski explained he has reviewed the legislative website from the time RSA 273-A:12 was adopted and effective and found House Bill 231 was introduced during the 2009 Legislative Session as an Act relative to resolutions of collective bargaining disputes and after being heard was found inexpedient to legislate. The House adopted the recommendation. The Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitation Services Committee retained a second bill, House Bill 631, an Act relative to public employee collective bargaining negotiations under the Public Employees Labor Relations Act, for study over the fall and winter. House Bill 631 was recommended to the House that it be found inexpedient to Legislate and the House sustained that recommendation on January 13, 2010. There are no other bills currently before the legislature on either the House or Senate side.

Councilor Botterman asked if the Local Government Center can clarify how this is currently enacted.

Administrator Wojnowski explained a Representative in Nashua had put this forward because the city was not bargaining with the union. He explained if both parties are negotiating in good faith, a resolution should be reached. There is still a lot of debate on the Evergreen Clause.

Councilor Kwaks asked if a representative from the Local Government Center could come to the Council to discuss this further.

Chairman LaBranche noted that would likely be possible, but Newmarket didn’t need to deal with this for at least another two years because the police union contract was just negotiated and does not include this type of pay plan. He suggested watching how this plays out.

Councilor Kwaks noted it would be interesting to see how our Representatives voted on this issue.

10. Review of Minutes from Standing Committees and Council Representatives

            a. Chairman LaBranche

Black Bear TIF Committee

Chairman LaBranche explained there have been no meetings.

Highway Public Safety Committee

Chairman LaBranche explained there have been no meetings.

            b. Vice-Chairman Bergeron

Conservation Commission

Vice-Chairman Bergeron explained there have been general discussions. He is currently working with a contractor on a recovery plan for the downtown trees. The recovery plan will include removing the designated trees and the soil they were planted in. He has been tentatively voted as Newmarket Tree Warden but this nomination has to go through the State before it becomes official.

            c. Councilor Carr

CIP Committee

Councilor Carr explained the CIP Committee has finished its work for this year’s budget cycle. There is a deficit in some departments in terms of knowledge of vehicles and replacement costs. The CIP Committee will be more proactive next year and will be working with more accurate numbers.

            d. Councilor Kwaks

Budget Committee

Councilor Kwaks noted the Budget Committee meeting from last night has been rescheduled for Tuesday night.

Councilor Minutelli

Advisory Heritage Commission

Councilor Minutelli noted the January meeting was brief with discussions on the mill project. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25^th.

Councilor Botterman

Planning Board

Councilor Botterman noted the Lamprey River Watershed Association made a presentation on protecting the Lamprey River. The Planning Board approved the site plan for the shoe company moving into the mills. There are subcommittees that are working on flood plain and shore land amendments. There was a conceptual presentation by 3 & 9 North Main Street for development that will include a grocery store, bank, pharmacy and restaurant.

Councilor Kwaks asked about the Planning Board’s action to waive impact fees on an accessory apartment on New Road.

Councilor Botterman explained the impact fee ordinance needs to be updated every five years; it has been eight years since this ordinance was updated. The Planning Board will be reviewing the ordinance.

Councilor Kwaks asked if a legal opinion stating accessory apartments are not required to pay impact fees.

Councilor Kwaks asked if 18-wheeler trucks would be allowed behind the Rivermoor Condominiums or if these large vehicles would use the entrance at the other end of the mills.

Councilor Botterman understood permission has not been granted for any vehicles to use the Rivermoor access; all vehicles will use the northern entrance. He believed this access point allowed only right turns to exit.

Councilor Dickens

Energy Committee

Councilor Dickens was not present to report.

11. Old /New Business

Councilor Botterman noted there has been a lot of discussion relative to the Code Enforcement Officer’s hours being cut. He asked if Code Enforcement Officer Dan Vincent could be present at the next Budget Committee meeting to answer questions.

Administrator Wojnowski noted he would communicate that request to Code Enforcement Officer Dan Vincent but he was on vacation for the next couple of weeks.

Vice-Chairman Bergeron asked the Council on how to proceed with the contractor that had accepted the bid for the trees and had not done the work acceptably.

Administrator Wojnowski explained he had a conversation with Attorney Richardson about this. A letter was drafted by Project Coordinator Julie Glover and sent to Goldstar with a 30-day deadline for a response.

Vice-Chairman Bergeron explained he is dealing with a contractor to come up with a plan to rectify the situation. The budget for the trees has not been expended. He asked if the situation can be fixed appropriately and for an amount within the budget if the Town Council would be amenable to using the contractor he has been working with.

Councilor Botterman stated normally he felt projects should go out to bide but felt an exception could be made this time because the contractor would be doing the work to set up the plan. He was comfortable with not sending this project to bid.

Councilor Kwaks asked if the project would be completed for the same dollar amount as was previously agreed upon.

Vice-Chairman Bergeron explained the original amount budgeted would not be exceeded.

Chairman LaBranche suggested determining when the 30-day deadline expires so the Town Council can move forward. He thanked Vice-Chairman Bergeron for his efforts in correcting the situation and asked the Town Council if there was a consensus in allowing the contractor Vice-Chairman Bergeron has been working with to move forward.

The Town Council agreed.

12. Town Administrator’s Report

Administrator Wojnowski explained he has received a request from the Heritage Festival to use the Spring Street and Water Street parking lots. Dave Legault has agreed to work with Eric Chinburg on the Spring Street parking lot but would like the Town Council’s blessing on the Water Street parking lot.

Motion: To allow the Heritage Festival to use the Water Street parking lot.

Motioned: Vice-Chairman Bergeron

Seconded: Councilor Botterman

Vote: 6-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Aye

            Councilor Kwaks                     Aye

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Aye

            Chairman Bergeron                  Aye

Administrator Wojnowski noted referenced a letter from Attorney Kate Miller who represented the Town during the Comcast contract negotiations. He explained there is the opportunity to negotiate a 10% reduction for senior citizens on their cable bills. He provided this information for Town Council review.

Administrator Wojnowski provided the Town Council with an updated budget timetable. He explained this information has been posted on Channel 13.

Administrator Wojnowski explained the Town Council adopted the “Adopt-A-Spot” and “Adopt-A-Garden” idea. As the planting season approaches, people are inquiring about places that are available. He suggested the Town Council needs to identify available areas. The Newmarket Gardner’s Club has agreed to work with the Town about planting schemes. He thought it would be a good idea for the Town Hall employees to challenge the Department of Public Works employees on maintaining a spot.

The Town Council discussed possible locations including the sidewalk in front of the library, in front of the Post Office and the triangle between Gerry Ave and Exeter Street.

Councilor Kwaks asked about the Direct Assistance position relative to the Town Council minutes from January 9^th. She asked how the position could be expected to pay for itself if it has not been doing so all along.

Administrator Wojnowski felt there would be cost savings with being able to more strictly following the guidelines and the new person in the position would only work the hours necessary for the job. Changes have occurred with State law, which will be brought up to date. The form the new person uses is twice as long as the standard form the state issues. Town assistance should be used as a last resort.

Councilor Kwaks asked if the Administrative Assistant in the Planning and Zoning Office would be trying to answer the questions that should be directed to the Code Enforcement Officer if the Code Enforcement Officer’s hours are cut.

Administrator Wojnowski explained the Administrative Assistant would be providing answers to general questions including providing applications as necessary; she would not be answering technical questions.

Councilor Kwaks asked for a non-public to discuss this further.

Councilor Kwaks noted there is no budget for the Black Bear TIF reported. There is an expenditure for the Connery Associates. She asked why there is no annual report for the TIF districts. She referenced RSA 162-K:11 stating: “The municipality's annual report shall contain a financial report for any development district in the municipality. The report shall include at least the following information: the amount and source of revenue of the district, the amount and purpose of expenditures, the amount of principal and interest on any outstanding bonded indebtedness, the original assessed value of the district, the captured assessed value retained by the district, the tax increments received and any additional information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the tax increment financing plan.” She asked if this has been done.

Administrator Wojnowski explained the Town has not been providing annual reports of the TIF districts but he will ensure these reports are in the next town report.

Councilor Botterman noted Finance Director Don Parnell had tried to recreate the reports but committed to providing this information annually moving forward.

13. Non-Public Minutes

            a. January 20, 2010 Non-Public minutes

Motion: To accept the January 20, 2010 Non-Public minutes.

Motioned: Councilor Botterman

Seconded: Councilor Minutelli

Vote: 6-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Aye

            Councilor Kwaks                     Aye

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Aye

            Chairman Bergeron                  Aye

            b. January 27, 2010 Non-Public minutes

Motion: To accept the January 27, 2010 Non-Public Minutes

Motioned: Councilor Botterman

Seconded: Councilor Minutelli

Councilor Kwaks noted on page 1, $332,000 should be $232,000. She also questioned the discussion on item #2.

Chairman LaBranche noted the sentence should read: “continuing to move forward with negotiations.”

Councilor Botterman amended his motion to include the amendments.

Councilor Minutelli seconded the amendment.

Vote: 4-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Aye

            Councilor Kwaks                     Abstain

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Abstain

            Chairman Bergeron                  Aye

Vice-Chairman Bergeron and Councilor Kwaks abstained from voting because they had not been present at the meeting.

Chairman LaBranche explained there is a Chairman’s meeting scheduled for next Wednesday. He asked Councilor Kwaks to send him a write up of what she would like discussed in non-public so he can schedule a non-public and reference it properly.

14. Adjournment

Motion: To adjourn at 9:22pm.

Motioned: Councilor Botterman

Seconded: Councilor Minutelli

Vote: 6-0 Motion carries

            Councilor Carr             Aye

            Councilor Minutelli                   Aye

            Councilor Botterman                Aye

            Councilor Kwaks                     Aye

            Councilor Dickens                    Absent

            Vice-Chairman Bergeron            Aye

            Chairman Bergeron                  Aye

Respectfully Submitted,

Erica Spechuilli