CITY OF WORCESTER

Municipal Operations Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:07 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:17PM

Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

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Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Liveries. # 9.13A CM May 22, 2012

Communication of the City Auditor transmitting informational communication regarding M.G.L. Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2011 (Pension Reform Act) Section 134 and how it now makes it mandatory for Retirement Board Members to annually disclose certain financial holdings and earnings information as well as meeting continuing education requirements and the new law also allows the City Council to increase the Retirement Board's stipend from $3,000.00 to $4,500.00 as of April 1, 2012. # 8b CC March 20, 2012

Order of Mayor Joseph M. Petty - Request Standing Committee on Municipal Operations commence the process for filling the anticipated vacancy in the position of City Auditor. # 12b CC February 28, 2012

In Committee April 25, 2012 - Held

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to City Travel Reimbursement Policies and Procedures. # 8.39B CM January 04, 2011

Communication of the City Manager recommending adoption of an Ordinance amending the Organizational Ordinances of Various Departments. # 9.20A CM November 30, 2010

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Bond Ratings. # 16h CC October 18, 2011

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Real Estate Tax Appeal Period. # 8.23A CM November 15, 2011

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the 2011 Wages for City and Worcester Public School Employees. # 16f CC March 13, 2012

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the Short- and Long-Term Savings Generated by Health Care Reform and the Adoption and Implementation of Section 18. # 9.31B CM February 01, 2011

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Non-Represented Employee Health Care Changes. # 19g CC March 22, 2011

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Group Basic and Optional Life Insurance. # 13c CC June 08, 2010

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Retirees Health Plan Options and Open Enrollment Period for Calendar Year 2012. # 9.3B CM October 04, 2011

Communication of the City Manager transmitting informational communication relative to Health Insurance Options for Fiscal Year 2013 and Open Enrollment. # 8.3A CM March 27, 2012

Communication of the City Manager relative to the application process for tax-exempt tax status for non-profits and the Dover amendment. #28A CM May 16, 2006

Communication of the City Auditor transmitting Management Letter prepared by Sullivan, Rogers & Company, LLC for the year ended June 30, 2009. # 9c CC March 31, 2010

In Committee April 27, 2010 - Held

Communication of the City Auditor transmitting report on Internal control over Financial Reporting, Compliance and Federal Award Programs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 that was prepared by the City's auditors Sullivan, Rogers & Company, LLC. # 9a CC February 08, 2011

Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the Actuarial Valuation and Review as of January 1, 2011 for the City of Worcester Retirement System. # 12b CC July 19, 2011

Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. # 11a CC July 20, 2010

Communication of the City Auditor transmitting the Actuarial Valuation and Review as of January 1, 2010 for the Worcester Retirement System (WRS). # 11b CC July 20, 2010

Communication of Dr. Roberta Schaefer, President & CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting communication relative to "Worcester Settles with its Unions: A Review" # 12b CC November 22, 2011

Communication of Dr. Roberta R. Schaefer, Executive Director, Worcester Regional Research Bureau transmitting report regarding Siting Residential Social Services Programs: The Process and the Options. #99 CC October 4, 2005

In Committee November 28, 2005 - Held In Committee December 19, 2005 - Held In Committee May 8, 2006 - Held

Petition of Richard Blasé request City Council consider privatizing the Human Resources functions of the City of Worcester and the Worcester Public Schools. # 6b CC March 31, 2010

In Committee April 27, 2010 - Held

Petition of Norman Guertin et al request the City Council ban the auctioning of tax liens. # 7k CC April 03, 2012

Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council develop a policy regarding the performance of weddings at City Hall by the City Clerk and any members of his staff either to terminate the practice in order to avoid the disruption or reduction of services or to direct wedding fees to the general fund to compensate for the disruption or reduction of services. # 20d CC September 07, 2010

Order of Councilor Konstantina B. Lukes - Request City Council refer all information submitted by the City Clerk regarding weddings performed by him and his staff at City Hall and income earned from said weddings to the Standing Committee on Municipal Operations. # 6b CC October 12, 2010

Communication of the City Clerk transmitting a response to a request of the City Council requesting to know the number of civil marriage ceremonies that took place in City Hall during calendar 2009 by the City Clerk and the Assistant City Clerks. # 6a CC October 12, 2010

Order of Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey - Request City Manager work with the Worcester Area Chamber of Commerce to establish a means to inform local businesses concerning the special events being held on the Worcester Common, and further, request the City Manager consider delaying their start times until 5:30 P.M. so as to allow and foster greater attendance. # 10b CC January 04, 2011

Order of Councilor Paul P.Clancy Jr. and Councilor Philip P. Palmieri - Request City Council consider increasing the elderly tax exemption for FY12 by $100.00 which would effectively increase the allowable tax exemption amount to $200.00. Further request City Manager prepare a report on the financial costs of this increase. # 10j CC January 04, 2011

Demonstration of ViewPermit Electronic Permitting System to City Council to Be Presented on June 21, 2011 at the City Council Meeting. # 8.39D CM June 21, 2011

Presentation by Michael V. O'Brien, City Manager - "Fiscal State of the City Address" # 5a CM March 22, 2011