Committee Agenda for Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee 11/30/2021

CITY OF WORCESTER

Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:06 P.M.

Adjourned: 5:25 P.M.

Mayor Joseph M. Petty	www.worcesterma.gov	Clerk of the City Council Nikolin Vangjeli
Committee Members
Chairperson Sean M Rose
Vice Chairperson Morris A Bergman
Councilor Khrystian E King

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts

	Present Were:	Chairperson Councilor Sean M Rose Vice Chairperson Councilor Morris A Bergman

	Also:	Veterans’ Services Officer/Director Alex Arriaga Deputy City Clerk Stephen A.J. Pottle, clerk

Virtual Attendee Call-In Information



1a.	Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may join us directly within the location, follow the below link to join via the WebEx application or dial the direct line as indicated. If you would like to raise your hand when in the meeting as a call-in user you may dial *3. – Phone Number: 415-655-0001, Access Code: 2315 143 4121. https://cow.webex.com/cow/j.php?MTID=ma1fb78dfc3d9c7adcaf293186c3be36d	Attachments

Approval of the Minutes



2a.	Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation hereby approves the minutes of the Veterans' Memorials, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting of May 26, 2021.	View Agenda

	Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and moved for a roll call vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent)

Veterans' Memorials, Monuments and Metal Plaque Items



3a.	Petition of Councilor Matthew E. Wally on behalf of Marilyn Williams request the installation of a memorial honoring PFC Ronald Williams for his service in the Vietnam War. # 8x CC October 15, 2019 In Committee April 14, 2020 - Held In Committee August 27, 2021 - Held	Attachments

	Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the Veterans’ Services Officer/Director, who discussed the person’s qualifications for the memorial. Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the inability for the city to contact the petitioner to determine a location. Chairperson Councilor Rose moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be placed on file. Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent)


3b.	Petition of Paul Stankus, Office Manager Paul F. Cantiani Insurance Agency, request the monument at the corner of Plantation St. and Solferino St. be relocated. # 7d CC November 26, 2019 In Committee April 14, 2020 - Held	Attachments

	Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the Veterans’ Services Officer/Director, who determined the memorial had previously been moved due to the fact it was hit by vehicles on multiple occasions. Chairperson Councilor Rose moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be placed on file. Recommend File on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent)


3c.	Petition of Paula Carey request a memorial square be erected in the vicinity of Envelope Terrace and Nebraska St. honoring Worcester Fire Captain and World War I veteran William J. Ormond, who passed away fighting a fire at that location. # 8k CC May 25, 2021	Attachments

	Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the Veterans’ Services Officer/Director, who discussed the person’s inability to qualify for a veteran memorial, as they did not pass away within the line of duty. Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed alternative options for honoring the person who served. Chairperson Councilor Rose brought forth the following Chairman’s Order: Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report exploring comparable ways to recognize veterans who do not qualify for veterans memorials. Chairperson Councilor Rose moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be held. Recommend Hold on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent)

	Chairman's Orders
	Request City Manager request City Solicitor provide City Council with a report exploring comparable ways to recognize veterans who do not qualify for veterans memorials.


3d.	Petition of Bob Bazinet request installation of memorial honoring Bernard R. Bazinet for his service in World War II at the corner of Grafton St. and Warner Ave., in the vicinity of 635 Grafton St. # 9f CC June 15, 2021	Attachments

	Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the following speakers: 1. Bob Bazinet, Holden resident, spoke in favor of the item 2. Richard Peters, no residence given, spoke in favor of the item Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized the Veterans’ Services Officer/Director, who provided a recommendation to recommend the item be approved. Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized Councilor Bergman, who discussed the changes to the city’s ordinance to allow for additional individuals to qualify for memorials. Chairperson Councilor Rose moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved. Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays (King absent)