11. JOURDAIN -- That the conservation director and the G&E manager please keep the City Council up to date on the efforts of Baystate Gas to run a new gas pipeline through the city. That they also send us a letter of any city approvals that will be necessary and if there may be a hearing that needs to be scheduled. If they have any maps or plan details outlining the proposed route of the pipeline, please provide this to us.
12. JOURDAIN -- On July 25, the Governor signed the Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2007 allowing municipalities to join the GIC for their health insurance coverage. That the Personnel Administrator please prepare a report for the City Council for our consideration if it is in the best interests of the city to join GIC then to have health insurance on our own. Please articulate pros and cons and any important factors for our consideration.
13. JOURDAIN -- That the Finance Committee receive and review the recent DOR report on city financial operations and call in department heads as necessary and make any recommendations the committee deems appropriate to move the city forward to a more accountable position.
14. JOURDAIN -- That the Law department render a legal opinion if the city council can pass an ordinance or create a charter change to prevent city employees from serving on the city council? Please examine the laws in Springfield where Councilor Mazza-Moriarty has been prevented by laws there from holding both a position in the school department and being a city councilor.
15. JOURDAIN -- That the Water Department create a payment slot at their main office so customers can drop off payments or correspondence after-hours.
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