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March 10, 2026
22 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
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Present: Caroline Bays, Lisa J. Feltner, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Emily Izzo, Theophilus Offei, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes from City Council Meeting February 10, 2026
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting February 10, 2026
Minutes from City Council Meeting February 10, 2026 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Minutes from City Council Meeting February 24, 2026
Adopt the minutes: Minutes from City Council Meeting February 24, 2026
Minutes from City Council Meeting February 24, 2026 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriated to pay costs of sewer...
Approve the loan order: Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriated to pay costs of sewer system improvements for the Department of Public Works, as...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the loan order and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $30,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Reserve...
Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $30,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2026 Fire Replacement of...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Intermunicipal Agreement for Therapeutic Recreation Services
Approve the agreement: Intermunicipal Agreement for Therapeutic Recreation Services
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the agreement and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote 8..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on February 19, 2026 - Offei, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on February 19, 2026 - Offei, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend to the full City Council to appoint Marie-Sophie...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the first action item: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on February 19, 2026 - Offei, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend to the full City Council to appoint...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the second action item: Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on February 19, 2026 - Offei, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend to the full City Council to appoint...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting from January 27, 2026 - Bays, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting from January 27, 2026 - Bays, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on February 10, 2026 - Bays, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on February 10, 2026 - Bays, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting from February 26, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting from February 26, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend to the full City Council to reappoint Dominic...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the action item: Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting from February 26, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend to the full City Council to reappoint Dominic...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Human Services report regarding its meeting on February 26, 2025 - Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services report regarding its meeting on February 26, 2025 - Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meetings on February 12 & February 25, 2026 - Palomba, Chair...
Accept the report: Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meetings on February 12 & February 25, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend to the full City Council to appoint...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the action items: Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meetings on February 12 & February 25, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend to the full City Council to...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the action items and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on February 11, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To...
Accept the report: Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on February 11, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the pet shop draft ordinance to the City Council...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meetings on February 4, February 11, and March 2...
Accept the report: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meetings on February 4, February 11, and March 2, 2026 – Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To ask the City Council...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the first action item: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meetings on February 4, February 11, and March 2, 2026 – Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To ask the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the first action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the second action item: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meetings on February 4, February 11, and March 2, 2026 – Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To ask the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the second action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the third action item: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meetings on February 4, February 11, and March 2, 2026 – Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To ask the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the third action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approve the fourth action item: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meetings on February 4, February 11, and March 2, 2026 – Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To ask the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the fourth action item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion carried unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn
RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT Councilor Piccirilli made a motion to adjourn and Councilor Feltner seconded.
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
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