The City Council did not meet at its regularly scheduled meeting of January 19, 2010 because of the special US Senate election which elected Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA). The Council met on February 2, 2010 and items of note are as follows:
Olivia Mausel was confirmed for her re-appointment to a 3 year term to the Historical Commission.
John McAndrew was confirmed for his re-appointment to a 3 year term to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Marilyn Sanabria was confirmed for her re-appointment to a 5 year term to the Holyoke Housing Authority
The Mayor appointed Lisa Ball of Holyoke to be the new City Solicitor and her appointment was referred to the Public Service Committee for an interview. Attorney Ball also filed an Ethics Commission statement with the Council which I will post on Holyoke First for review by the citizens.
Council approved a $30,000 Transfer request to fund the on-going Fiscal Year 2008 audit of the Treasurer's office.
Council approved a $6,000 Transfer request for additional part-time assistance in the Treasurer's office.
Council approved bond re-authorization for $2.8 million in municipal bonds at lower interest rates for the purpose of saving the taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in interest charges.
Council approved 2 new taxi cab licenses for a taxi company in the city named Aaron's Transportation.
Council adopted a Resolution filed by Councilor Lisi in support of the Extended Producer Responsibility bill (H-833). This law is already in effect in 20 states and the law is designed to enhance recycling efforts in the Commonwealth. The Council resolution was a non-binding order encouraging adoption of the law by the state legislature. The Resolution was adopted by a vote of 8 yea and 5 nay. The roll call was:
Yes: Jourdain, Keane, Lisi, Lopez, McGiverin, O'Neill, Tallman, Vega
No: Devine, McGee, Murphy, Vacon, Welch
Absent: Leahy, Purington
The Council adopted a resolution commending James Lavelle, Manager of Holyoke Gas & Electric for receiving Buisness West's "Top Entrepreneur Award" for 2009.
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