180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
October 4, 2006
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello (7:10 PM), and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Susan Lopes and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., James Devine, Stephen Nembirkow, Debra Schneeweis, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Debbie McCarthy, Lisa Bienvenue, Sandra Peret and Jeanette DeForge (The Republican).
Superintendent’s Briefing:
The Superintendent’s briefing convened at 6:30 PM. Mr. Rege, Superintendent of Schools, reviewed the evening’s agenda and safety concerns due to recent school tragedies.
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 7:00 PM and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence:
A moment of silence was observed for those who serve in the military and for others who help to protect us as well as Dr. Emil Ferris, long-time school physician.
Roll Call Board Attendance:
Mayor Bissonnette - present Mr. Cutter - present
Mr. Barsalou - present Mrs. Wojcik - present
Mr. Pise - present Mrs. Styckiewicz - present
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - present
Mrs. Nawrocki - present Mrs. Costello - absent
Mr. Szetela - present Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call indicated 9 members present and 3 absent.
*Mrs. Wojcik left at 7:05 PM and Mrs. Costello arrived at 7:10 PM.
Public Announcements:
Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input:
Lisa Bienvenue addressed the Committee regarding drop out prevention, security and transportation safety; Sandra Peret spoke regarding safety and security.
Visitors: None
Approval of Minutes:
06-10-1
Voted: On motion by Mr. Barsalou to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on September 20, 2006.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-10-2
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to approve the bills totaling $340,644.89 (Warrant S092906).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - absent
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-10-3
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the bills totaling $307,159.87 (Warrant S100606).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - absent
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Reports:
06-10-4
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to receive the Damage to Buildings Report (April 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006).
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
Waiver of Renaming Facilities Policy (File: FFA)
Voted: On motion by Mr. Cutter to waive the Renaming Facilities Policy (File: FFA) for the purpose of naming the athletic field at Chicopee High School after John W. Maloney.
Hand vote – 8 present in favor – 1 opposed – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
*Mrs. Nawrocki was opposed.
Naming of the Athletic Field at Chicopee High School
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to name the athletic field at Chicopee High School after John W. Maloney.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - absent
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Referral to Transportation and Safety Subcommittee
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to refer the safety of children crossing Front Street near Cyman Drive to the Transportation and Safety Subcommittee for possible placement of a crossing guard at that location.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn into Executives Session at 8:05 PM for the purpose of approving Executive Session minutes and discussing non-union contracts, and we will return to the regular order of business, non-televised.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - absent
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Return to Regular Order of Business:
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Marjorie Wojcik, Susan Lopes and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Stephen Nembirkow and Sarah Hoar.
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 8:46 PM.
Approval of Minutes:
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to approve and release the minutes of the Executive Session held on May 17, 2006.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on June 7, 2006, holding items #2 and 3 in Executive Session.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to approve and release the minutes of the Executive Session held on June 13, 2006.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to approve and release the minutes of the Executive Session held on June 20, 2006.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment:
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 8:49 PM
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.