The Financial Audit Advisory Committee held a Fiscal Year 2024 ACFR Exit Conference with CLA CPA consultants (see the report and watch the meeting video) where they reviewed: Liabilities: $1.2 billion of which Bonds payable are $300 million; Net OPEB liability is $455 million ($205 million decrease from the prior…
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The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Appointment of Shawna Sullivan as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (8-0) Shawna Sullivan, appointed as Commissioner, discussed her 28 years with the City and future plans for the DPW, including restructuring for career…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Kelley, Laredo, Leary, and LobovitsAlso Present: Councilors Albright, Getz, Greenberg, Malakie, Oliver, and WrightCity Staff Present: Deputy Chief Planner…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All approved items could be appealed through the close of business on December 11, 2024. The Traffic Council voted to deny the following: The Traffic Council voted to hold the following:
On Monday, December 16, the City Council passed the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) in a near unanimous vote (23 Yea, and Councilor Micley absent). Two friendly amendments were approved: One by Councilor Gentile calls for the BERDO Administrator and Advisory Commission to meet with the Council 90…
On December 11, at the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) Real Estate Forum, an audience member asked, “If Wellesley may lose up to 15% of its population over the next five years, why do you need more housing?” “The housing crisis is a regional crisis,” replied Wellesley’s Planning Director, Eric…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following: The Land Use Committee voted no action necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Kelley, Laredo, Leary, and LobovitsAlso Present: Councilors Malakie,…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, Greenberg, and LipofAbsent: Councilor MicleyAlso present: Councilors Oliver, Albright, Getz, Danberg, Kalis, Wright, and Krintzman City staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley; Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux; Financial Analyst…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): No further action was necessary for other items, and no items were denied or held. Present: Councilors Oliver (Vice-Chair), Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAbsent: Councilor BakerAlso Present: Councilors Gentile, Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby,…
Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Programs & Services Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Micley, Malakie, Humphrey, Lobovits, Baker, andFarrellCity Staff: Anna Nolin, Superintendent; Liam Hurley, Assistant Superintendent/ Chief Financialand Administrative Officer; Mignonne…
Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Public Facilities Committee voted to deny the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Gentile, Leary, Laredo, and DanbergAbsent: Councilor KalisAlso Present: Councilors Greenberg and MalakieCity Staff: Associate City Engineer John Daghlian and Design Engineer Alfredo…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Wright, Block, Greenberg, Lipof and BixbyCity Staff: Sergeant Babcock, Newton Police DepartmentOthers Present: Brian…