Board of Aldermen 09-09-2020 Page 6
| have not gone — outdoor dining only, no group gatherings except at great distances, but despite all that,
somehow this virus slipped through at City Hall and there are several people including myself who have tested
positive. So we need to continue to be careful, we want to continue to protect our neighbors, our friends. So far
for me the disease hasn’t been too severe but certainly | know that | have a virus. So | just wanted to update
you and let you know what had happened, again urge caution for the entire community as we have been doing
throughout the last 6 months or so.
The next item on the Agenda is the introduction of our new Planning Manager which Ms. Marchant is going to
handle. She will introduce you to Matthew Sullivan who has come down from the North Country to join us or will
be coming down from the North Country to join us. Because | am feeling the effects of the Coronavirus, COVID-
19, | am going to depart once Ms. Marchant is finished but if you have any questions for me, now would be the
time to ask. That’s all | have Madam President.
President Wilshire
| am really sorry that you tested positive for that, but as you said, everyone needs to be on their best, you know,
cautious every day, all the time. So | hope your symptoms clear up fast and you are feeling better.
Mayor Donchess
Thank you.
RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR
Alderman Lopez
Yeah | just want to express my concern for the Mayor and | hope you are getting the best care. | agree Director
Bagley has been doing an outstanding job in being responsive and quick to address these cases. | am glad that
your case was identified very quickly. | hope that everything goes alright for you and for your wife.
Mayor Donchess
Thank you.
Alderman Klee
Thank you Madam President; Mr. Mayor, | too would like to tell you that | hope you are feeling better and that
your wife is feeling equally better. | know these are kind of scary times but | also know that the two of you are
very strong, you'll kick it. Take care.
Alderman O’Brien
Yes basically the same thing, best wishes Mr. Mayor to you and your wife, speedy recovery and wish you the
best.
Mayor Donchess
Thank you everyone.
