CITY OF WORCESTER

CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 13, 2006

Convened: 7:20 P.M.

Recessed to Finance:  8:55 P.M.

Reconvened & Adjourned: 9:06 P.M.

 

 

1.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

2.                 STAR SPANGLED BANNER-ALEXANDRA MILLS

 

3.       ROLL CALL – All present except Councilor Petty

 

HEARINGS AND ORDERS – 7:00 P.M.

 

4&5 HEARINGS HELD

 

4.       NATIONAL GRID & VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. joint pole re-location on: BOSTON AVENUE. (Attachments)

 

5.       FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, L.L.C. to install & maintain fiber optic telecommunications facilities on: WEST BOYLSTON STREET @ FALLON HOSPITAL. (Attachments)

 

4a&5a ADOPTED 

 

4a.     Granting permission to NATIONAL GRID & VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. joint pole re-location on:   BOSTON AVENUE.

 

5a.     Granting permission to FIBER TECHNOLOGIES NETWORKS, L.L.C. to install & maintain fiber optic telecommunications facilities on: WEST BOYLSTON STREET @ FALLON HOSPITAL.

 

FIRST ITEM OF BUSINESS

 

6 – TAKEN WITH ITEM 2A OF THE CITY MANAGER’S CALENDAR

 

6.       Monthly status reports consistent with Standing Committees on the following economic development initiatives:  Union Station garage and tenancy, Massport’s partnership efforts at the Airport, downtown housing development, Mass. Highway road project schedules, Gateway Park grants and tenancy, Gardner-Kilby-Hammond project, SWIP project, brownfield initiatives, Coes Dam rehab, replacement and relocation of Central Garage, Visitor’s Center rehab, telecommunications contract, Wyman Gordon property reuse, CitySquare, the Arts District, the Canal District project, the Franklin St. Fire Station, Citywide & Downtown Marketing, the North Main St. Plan with specific mention of the Vocational School & the Worcester Memorial Auditorium, St. Vincent redevelopment, and to retain and recruit Small Businesses.

 

7.               ITEMS OF CITIZEN INTEREST

 

Mayor Murray recognized Joyce Kressler of First Night Worcester who appeared and announced their receipt of an award for creative programming from First Night International for their transformation of Johnson’s Tunnel into a two-lane bowling alley with pins with photo images of local city officials and celebrities created by Worcester Public School students.

 

Mayor Murray recognized Students & Teachers from Wawecus Road School and presented a donation of $500.00 to Brian Breveleri and the City’s Forestry Division for their good work on providing hands on instruction on the value and care of urban trees.

 

Mayor Murray recognized the following outgoing members to the City’s Boards & Commissions for their years of service to the City: Julia Senckowski, WHA; Samuel Rosario, Planning Board; Anthony Virga, Off-Street Parking Board; Nicholas Charalambides, Election Commission; Donna Winant, Cultural Commission and Albert Powers, Commission on Disabilities.

 

7a.     ITEMS OF DEPARTMENTAL OR EMPLOYEE INTEREST

 

PETITIONS

 

          8 REFERREDTO PLANNING BOARD

 

8.       Robert Norsigian request to amend City of Worcester Zoning Map from RL-7 to BG-2.0 zone in the area of Maywood St. and Beaver Brook Parkway by pulling the existing zone line from BG-2.0 zone to include the entire parcel at 126 Maywood St. (Attachments)

 

9-15a REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS

 

9.       Joan Paglieroni et al request resurfacing of Ridgewood Rd from Ararat St. to the new section of Ridgewood Rd. (Attachments)

 

10.     Michael & Nancy Isabella request sidewalk repair in front of 80-82 Longfellow Rd. (Attachments)

 

11.     Robert Cook, Sr. Vice President, First American Realty, Inc., request replacement of defective sidewalk, due to settlement of six squares, just westerly of the parking lot curb cut at 100 Central St. (Attachments)

 

12.     Kevin & Kathleen Provencher request sidewalk repair and replacement of fire hydrant bollards on Midland St. in the area adjacent to the Midland Street School. (Attachments)

 

13.     Kevin & Kathleen Provencher request resurfacing of Midland St. in the area adjacent to the Midland Street School. (Attachments)

 

14.     Kevin & Kathleen Provencher request to install granite curbing on Midland St. in the area adjacent to the Midland Street School. (Attachments)

 

15.     Janet Aquino request removal of a “u”-shaped granite curbing separating driveways for 10 & 12 Woodman Rd. (Attachments)

 

15a.   Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of Georgia Voyiatzis, request to repair/replace the sidewalk on Casco St. were needed. – Suspension of Rules (Attachments)

 

16-35a REFERRED TO TRAFFIC & PARKING

 

16.     Joan Paglieroni et al request a 20 mph speed sign at the entrance of Ridgewood Rd at the corner of Ararat St. and Ridgewood Rd. (Attachments)

 

17.     David & Roseann Smith et al request 20 mph speed limit on Coburn Ave. (Attachments)

 

18.     David & Roseann Smith et al two (2) stop signs at the intersection of Coburn Ave & Ayrshire Rd and at the intersection of Coburn Ave. and Anna St. (Attachments)

 

19.     Chet Hawkins, Jr. request handicap parking sign on Arthur St. at the rear entrance of 370 Grafton St. (Attachments)

 

20.     Dawn Clark, on behalf of the Center for Living and Working, Inc. request crosswalk from the driveway on Austin St. at the Denholm Parking Lot to the Fanning Trade Building. (Attachments)

 

21.     Jeffrey Richardson request to install Resident Sticker Parking on the south side of Institute Rd. from the corner of Park Ave. westerly to Mt. Hope Terrace. (Attachments)

 

22.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to install bus stops on Brooks St. at poles 47 & 43. (Attachments)

 

23.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to remove current bus stop on Brooks St at pole #42, it is at the intersection of Brooks St. and Pullman St. and is not a safe location due to the intersection. (Attachments)

 

24.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to install two new bus stops on Mountain Street West, one on south side (outbound) of road near Brooks St. intersection on telephone pole #15 and the other on the north side of the road on telephone pole #14. (Attachments)

 

25.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to install new bus stops on Mountain Street East at telephone poles #’s 24, 55 & 55S. (Attachments)

 

26.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request current bus stop and new sign on Clark St. on pole #36 be moved north to pole #37 for safety concerns due to current sign’s proximity to the Tacoma St. intersection. (Attachments)

 

27.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to install new bus stop at and across from 295 Clark St. (Attachments)

 

28.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to install new bus stops on Lincoln St. between intersections of Boylston St. and Plantation St. on telephone poles #’s 92 and 92L. (Attachments)

 

29.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to install two new bus stops on Cambridge St. at the corner of Freeland St. on utility pole #8, the corner of Ives St. on utility pole #4 and on both sides of street near Walter Ave. and Haynes St. intersection (Price Chopper) - poles needed. (Attachments)

 

30.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to remove bus stop signs on Malden St. at intersection of Malden St. and Malden Terrace, both sides of the road. (Attachments)

 

31.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to remove various bus stop signs on Vernon St. between Winthrop St. and Upsala St., the remaining bus stops are more than adequate for the population served. (Attachments)

 

32.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to reinstall two bus stop signs on pole #45 on Mountain St. East and at 107 Mountain St. East. (Attachments)

 

33.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to reinstall two bus stop signs on Cambridge St. 55’ west of Saugus Place and 45’ east of Webster Sq. (Attachments)

 

34.     Mary MacInnes, Administrator for WRTA, request to reinstall Bus Stop signs on Webster St. at the following locations: 220’ north of Jacques Ave., 5’ north of Webster Sq. Fire Station (pole 4-81), pole #A3 to 50’ north of pole #A4 (opposite Fire Station) and 155’ north of Jacques Ave. Ext. (Attachments)

 

35.     Councilor Barbara G. Haller request installation of speed limit signs along Piedmont St. between Austin St. and Pleasant St. (Attachments)

 

35a.   Councilor Paul P. Clancy, Jr. on behalf of William Martin request Caution Children sign on Joseph St. – Suspension of Rules (Attachments)

 

ORDERS

 

35b.   Request City Manager provide City Council with a copy of the Power Point presentation that was before City Council on June 13, 2006 concerning CitySquare for the Standing Committee hearings. Motion-Perotto @ #13C CM – Adopted (Attachments)

 

35c.   Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with the specific wording of the notice sent to candidates for the Police Exam. Motion-Lukes @ #6A CM - Motion Clancy to amend: Further, request City Solicitor provide said report by next week’s June 20, 2006 City Council meeting. – Order Adopted on a roll call vote of 7 Yeas (Clancy, Haller, Lukes, Perotto, Rosen, Rushton, Smith) and 2 Nays (Toomey, Murray) (Palmieri, Petty absent) (Attachments)

 

36.     COMMUNICATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

MICHAEL V. O'BRIEN

CITY MANAGER

COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR JUNE 13, 2006

 

1.       APPOINTMENTS

NON-CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMATION

 

A.      Notification of Constable Appointment  (Attachments) Placed on file

 

2.       OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

 

A.      Informational Communication regarding the Economic Development Initiatives Report.  (Attachments) Referred to Public Works Committee, Public Service & Transportation Committee, Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, Commerce & Development Committee - Citywide Master Plan referred to Land Use Committee and Strategic Planning Committee

 

B.      Request City Council's adoption of a resolution to file and accept a $25,000 grant from Tourism MA.  (Attachments) Resolution Adopted

 

3.       OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PLANNING AND REGULATORY SERVICES DIVISION

 

A.      I respectfully request City Council's deliberation, consideration, and approval of the attached summary and resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept a Seventy Five Thousand Dollar ($75,000.00) Section 203 Planning Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.  (Attachments) Resolution adopted

 

4.       DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS

OPERATIONS DIVISION

 

A.      Informational communication relative to DPW&P's Street Resurfacing Program for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.  (Attachments) Placed on file

 

5.       PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS

POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

A.      Informational communication relative to the FY06 Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative Award, which was accepted by City Council on April 4, 2006.  (Attachments) Placed on file

 

B.      Informational communication relative to a status report on the Communication Department’s organizational staffing needs.  (Attachments) Referred to Public Safety Committee

 

6.       LAW DEPARTMENT

LEGAL DIVISION

 

A.      Communication relative to Home Rule Legislation authorizing that a certain individual over the age of thirty-two be allowed to have her name certified for appointment as Worcester police officer.  (Attachments) Tabled under privilege - Lukes

 

B.      Communication relative to a review of Item #17B on the City Manager's Agenda of May 2, 2006 to identify any constitutional issues that need to be addressed with regard to proposed regulations concerning taxi cab/livery medallions.  (Attachments) Referred to Public Service & Transportation Committee

 

7.       DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

ASSESSING DIVISION

 

A.      Informational communication relative to new legislation reducing statutory interest rate on tax deferrals.  (Attachments) Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

8.       DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

BUDGET OFFICE DIVISION

 

A.      Communication relative to request City Manager provide City Council with a report, prior to the completion of deliberations on the FY 2007 budget, listing the grants and their amounts awarded to the City during FY 2006. (Attachments) Referred to Finance Committee

 

9.       DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION

 

A.      Transmitting communication relative to the City of Worcester being selected to receive the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission's 2006 Technical Services Award for excellence in integrating GIS technology in municipal operations.  (Attachments) Referred to Municipal Operations Committee

 

10.     FINANCE ITEMS

CAPITAL TRANSFERS

 

A.      Recommend that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($200,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C745, Sewer Construction, to Account #44C771, Infiltration to allow for the payment of current and future obligations per the cash flow procedure.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes, Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

B.      Recommend the transfer of $9,113.28 be transferred from Account #91C780, Citywide Capital Equipment, and appropriated to Account #14C707, Signage Program.  This transfer, in addition to the $40,886.72 available balance in the signage capital account is needed to provide the $50,000 in matching funds to the Worcester Cultural Coalition for the "Worcester Finding Your Way" initiative.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent) Also referred to Commerce & Development Committee for informational purposes

 

C.      Recommend that Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($400,000.00) be transferred from Loan Account #91C737, Water Meters, and appropriated to DPW Account #45C794, Water Meters to allow for the payment of current and anticipated obligations per the cash flow procedure.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes, Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

D.      Recommend that Six Thousand One Hundred Twenty Nine Dollars And Fifty Five Cents ($6,129.55) be transferred from Account # 04C717, Streetscape, to Account # 04C709, Central Street Gateway II.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes, Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

E.      Recommend that Forty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($40,000.00) be transferred from Account #91C711, Capital Rehabilitation, to Account #11C703, Alderman Chamber Rehabilitation.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes, Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

F.      Recommend that Twenty Three Thousand Three Hundred Eight Dollars  and Twenty-Seven Cents ($23,308.27) be transferred from Loan Account #91C780, Capital Equipment, and appropriated to DPW Account #41C703, Capital Equipment to allow for the purchase of departmental equipment.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call vote of 8 Yeas and 0 Nays (Lukes, Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

11.     FINANCE ITEMS

OPERATIONAL TRANSFERS

 

A.      Recommend that Thirty One Thousand Six Hundred Ninety One Dollars and No Cents ($31,691.00) be transferred from Account #33201, Hope Cemetery Lots and Graves, to Account #720-91101, Parks Regular Personnel Services.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

B.      Recommend the transfer of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars And No Cents ($100,737.00) from Account #330-42 Reserve for Appropriation FEMA Revenue, to Account #44012203-92000, Sewer Pumping OM for $42,023.00, Account #45010101-92000 Water OM for $4,437.00, Account#410311-92000, Street Patching OM for $46.200.00, Account #4104040301-92000, Refuse Disposal for $8,077.00.  These funds represent the FEMA reimbursement from the flood of October 15 2005 and this transfer will insure that all obligations against these accounts can be met through June 30, 2006.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

C.      Recommend that Fourteen Thousand Dollars And No Cents ($14,000.00) be transferred from Account #330-07, Reserve for Appropriation Damage Settlement, to Account 250-92000, to cover deficits in the Police Department Ordinary Maintenance Account for fiscal 2006.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

D.      Recommend that Twenty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and No Cents ($22,935.00) be transferred from Account #330-07, Reserve for Appropriation Damage Settlement, to Account #260-92000, Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance to pay for Worcester Fire Department utility obligations through the end of this Fiscal Year and to fund emergency replacement of 25 portable radio batteries.   (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

E.      Recommend a transfer of Forty Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) be transferred from Account # 41040302-92000 Sanitation OM, to Account #720-92000 Parks Ordinary Maintenance to offset unbudgeted ordinary maintenance obligations for the Parks through fiscal year end.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

F.      Recommend that Eighty Nine Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Eighty One Cents ($89,234.81) be transferred from Account # 33040, Reserve for Appropriation, 1% Federal Reimbursement, to the following various accounts, to provide indirect services to certain Federal and State Grants.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

G.      Recommend that Three Thousand One Hundred Seventeen Dollars and No Cents ($3,117.00) be transferred from Account #359-76, Hope Cemetery Revenue Perpetual Care Trust Fund, to Account #720-92000, Parks Ordinary Maintenance.

(Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

H.      Recommend that Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($25,000.00) be transferred from Account #359-76, Hope Cemetery Revenue Perpetual Care Trust Fund, to Account #720-91101, Parks Regular Personnel Services.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 9 Yeas and 0 Nays (Palmieri, Petty absent)

 

12.     FINANCE ITEMS

PRIOR YEAR

 

A.      Recommend that Forty Three Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and Thirty One Cents ($43,635.31) be transferred from Account #330-07, Damage Settlement - Reserve Revenue, to Account #720-92000, Parks Ordinary Maintenance to allow for purchases of services and supplies.  (Attachments) Order adopted on a roll call of 10 Yeas and 0 Nays (Petty absent)

 

13.     MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA TRANSMITTALS

 

A.      Resolution to accept with gratitude a donation of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) from fifth and sixth grade students at the Wawecus Road School to the Forestry Division for the purchase and maintenance of trees in North Park.  (Attachments) Resolution adopted with gratitude

 

B.      Transmitting informational communication relative to a reception for outgoing Board and Commission members to be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006.  (Attachments) Placed on file

 

C.      SUPPLEMENTAL Transmitting informational communication relative to CitySquare Project. Referred to Joint Committee on Commerce & Development Committee and Public Works (Attachments)

 

City Manager O’Brien gave a Power Point presentation concerning CitySquare.

 

Young Park, President of Berkley Investments, Inc. – spoke

 

37.     RECESS TO FINANCE – No action taken

 

FINANCE

 

a.       #29A M January 31, 2006

Communication of the City Manager regarding a fiscal year 2006 status report on the number of, and the amount of, Federal and State grants written, awarded, and pending approval by the appropriate Federal and State agencies. (Attachments)

 

b.       #29B CM January 31, 2006

Communication of the City Manager relative to Governor Romney’s proposed budget for Fiscal 2007, including his recommendations for local aid for the City of Worcester. (Attachments)

 

c.                 #27A CM April 25, 2006

Communication of the City Manager relative to Dr. Caradonio’s letter that was sent to the Worcester School Committee on April 11, 2006 to update them on the financial impact associated with the unveiling of the House Ways and Means FY 2007 State Budget on the Worcester Public Schools. (Attachments)

 

d.                 #18 CC May 16, 2006

Communication of Roberta Schaefer, Ph.D., Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting How Can Worcester Insure Its Fiscal Health in FY07 and Beyond? (Attachments) 

 

e.                  #38 CC May 23, 2006

Communication of the City Manager transmitting City of Worcester FY07 Municipal Budget. (Attachments)

 

f.       #29B CM May 30, 2006 

Communication of the City Manager relative to the questions posed at the Finance Committee meeting of May 23, 2006. (Attachments)

 

g.       #42 CC June 6, 2006

Communication of the City Manager relative to questions posed by Finance Committee meeting of May 27, 2006 to the Health and Human Services Departments. (Attachments)

 

h.                 #44 CC June 6, 2006

Communication of the City Manager relative to an agreement on a new four year contract that spans from September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2009. (Attachments)

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

38.     Roberta Schaefer, Ph.D., Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to Citizen Satisfaction with Municipal Services and Quality of Life in Worcester: 2005 Survey. (Attachments) Referred to Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Committee, Municipal Operations Committee and Public Works Committee

 

39.     Mayor Timothy P. Murray transmitting communication relative to the creation of a Mayor’s Task Force concerning the Mill Street Business Corridor and the appointment of it’s members. (Attachments) Placed on file

 

REPORT

 

39a ADVERTISE PROPOSED ORDINANCES ON A ROLL CALL VOTE OF 9 YEAS AND 1 NAY (NO-LUKES) (PETTY ABSENT) – SUSPENSION OF RULES

 

39a.  REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC WORKS Upon the Communication of the City Manager Relative to the Fiscal Year 2007 water and sewer rate recommendation: recommend passage of the accompanying proposed two ordinances for a water rate of $2.61 per ccf, a sewer rate of $3.52 per ccf and lifeline rate for elderly homeowners of $140/year. (Attachments)

 

 

TABLED UNDER PRIVILEGE – Smith

 

40.     Petition - NSTAR for gas main location on:  MOUNTAIN STREET WEST. (Attachments) Taken off the table – Order adopted

 

TabledNo action taken

 

41.     Order of Mayor Timothy P. Murray - That the ordinance relative to the Police Departments License Board as it relates to taxi regulations be rescinded. (Attachments)  (Tabled May 2, 2006 - Murray)

 

SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES

 

JUNE 12, 2006

 5:30-7:00 P.M.

 

PUBLIC SAFETY

COUNCIL CHAMBER

JUNE 12, 2006

   7:00 P.M.

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION

COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

 

JUNE 12, 2006

   7:30 P.M.

 

PUBLIC WORKS

ROOM 310, CITY HALL

JUNE 13, 2006

   4:00 P.M.

FINANCE

FY07 Budget

COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

 

 

JUNE 13, 2006

   6:00 P.M.

 

LAND USE

COUNCIL CHAMBER

JUNE 15, 2006

   6:30 P.M.

 

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE MILL STREET BUSINESS CORRIDOR

 

WORCESTER ELKS LODGE

233 MILL STREET

JUNE 20, 2006

   4:00 P.M.

 

FINANCE

FY07 Budget

COUNCIL CHAMBER

JUNE 28, 2006

   6:30 P.M.

PUBLIC SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION

 

COUNCIL CHAMBER

JUNE 29, 2006

   5:30 P.M.

TRAFFIC & PARKING

COUNCIL CHAMBER

 

FY’07 BUDGET HEARINGS

 

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

 

Human Services Administration, Fire Department, Police Department, Communications Department, Licensing Commission, Budget Office, Assessor’s Office, Purchasing Division, Technical Services, Treasurer & Collector, Health Insurance, Debt Service Principal & Interest and Pension Obligation Bonds

 

Tuesday, June 20, 2006 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

 

Public Schools

 

Retirement (Contributory Pensions, Non-Contributory Pensions and Pensions-Other), Workers Compensation & Public Safety IOD, Law Department, Property & Casualty Insurance, Court Judgments, Airport, Economic Development, Neighborhood & Housing Development, Union Station, Planning & Regulatory Development, Workforce Development, City Manager’s Marketing Campaign and Worcester Civic Center

 

Capital Investment Programs

 

 

EVALUATION OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

June 27, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.

 

SUMMER SCHEDULE

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    

July 18, 2006 – 4:00 P.M.

 

August 29, 2006 – 4:00 P.M