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June 17, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Joseph P. Lopes, Shawn Oliver, Scott Pemberton, James Roy
Absent: Derek Baptiste, Leo Choquette, Brian K. Gomes, Ryan J. Pereira
Every vote, in order
Written Motion, Councillor Oliver, requesting, that the Committee on Finance meet with Chief Financial Officer, Bob Ekstrom, and MAA Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors Sherie Pinzino, to review the current criteria for tax exemption eligibility at age 70 and to consider taking the…
To remove the matter from the table. Sherie Pinzino, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors, was recognized.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To remove the matter from the table. Sherie Pinzino, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors, was recognized. (Matter #1499).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the full City Council that the Board of Assessors change the current eligibility criteria from age 70 to age 65 for City tax exemptions.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council that the Board of Assessors change the current eligibility criteria from age 70 to age 65 for City tax exemptions. (Matter #1499).” (Motion: Oliver, second: Burgo)
Communication (Matter Id #0623)
To recommend to the full City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $2,099,535.00 from General Stabilization, to Snow Removal, Purchase of Services in the amount of $1,933,404.00; Public Infrastructure, Purchase of Services in the amount of $101,316.00 and Facilities and Fleet Management, Purchase of Services in the amount of $64,815.00.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $2,099,535.00 from GENERAL STABILIZATION, to SNOW REMOVAL, Purchase of Services in the amount of $1,933,404.00; PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, Purchase of Services in the amount of $101,316.00 and FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT, Purchase of Services in the amount of $64,815.00. (Matter #0623).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
Communication (Matter Id #0797)
To recommend to the full City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $43,000.00 from Public Infrastructure Personal Services, to Mayor Personal Services.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Roy, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $43,000.00 from PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PERSONAL SERVICES, to MAYOR PERSONAL SERVICES. (Matter #0797).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Roy)
Communication (Matter Id #1004)
To recommend to the full City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $750,000.00 from Inspectional Services, Personal Services in the amount of $110,000.00; Facilities and Fleet, Personal Services in the amount of $236,000.00; Recreation and Parks, Personal Services in the amount of $80,000.00; Elections, Personal Services in the amount of $88,000.00; Health, Personal Services in the am
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $750,000.00 from INSPECTIONAL SERVICES, Personal Services in the amount of $110,000.00; FACILITIES AND FLEET, Personal Services in the amount of $236,000.00; RECREATION AND PARKS, Personal Services in the amount of $80,000.00; ELECTIONS, Personal Services in the amount of $88,000.00; HEALTH, Personal Services in the amount of $120,000.00; SOLICITOR, Personal Services in the amount of $28,000.00; ZOO, Personal Services in the amount $43,000.00 and POLICE, Personal Services in the amount $45,000.00 to CITY UTILITIES, Purchase of Services. (Matter #1004).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
Communication (Matter Id #1010)
To recommend to the full City Council Adoption of the Order for the Transfer of $85,000.00 from Stabilization Fund, to Facilities and Fleet, Purchase of Services.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Abreu and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the full City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER for the TRANSFER of $85,000.00 from STABILIZATION FUND, to FACILITIES AND FLEET, Purchase of Services. (Matter #1010).” (Motion: Abreu, second: Burgo)
On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee Voted: To recommend that the full City Council take “No Further Action” on the following matter: Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to authorize the City to advertise and employ…
To recommend that the full City Council take “No Further Action” on the following matter: Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to authorize the City to advertise and employ within the next six months an Associate City Solicitor at M-15, Step 2. (Matter Id #0631) (Referred – May 12, 2026.)
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Pemberton, the Committee VOTED: To recommend that the full City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the following matter: COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a request to authorize the City to advertise and employ within the next six months an Associate City Solicitor at M-15, Step 2. (Matter ID #0631) (Referred – May 12, 2026.) (Matter #0631).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Pemberton)
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