Board of Aldermen Page 15
April 26, 2016
MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-16-023
A Viva Voce Roll Call was taken, which resulted as follows:
Yea: Alderman Wilshire, Alderman Clemons, Alderman Cookson, 14
Alderman Dowd, Alderman Caron, Alderman Siegel,
Alderman Schoneman, Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja,
Alderman McGuinness, Alderman LeBrun, Alderman Moriarty,
Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Lopez, Alderman McCarthy
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED
Resolution R-16-023 declared duly adopted.
R-16-026
Endorsers: Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Benjamin M. Clemons
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large Daniel T. Moriarty
APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MAYOR
AND THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND LOCAL #789, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
FIRE FIGHTERS FROM JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019, AND RELATED TRANSFER FROM
CONTINGENCY
Given its second reading;
MOTION BY ALDERWOMAN MELIZZI-GOLJA FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-16-026
ON THE QUESTION
Alderman O’Brien
| would like to recuse myself at this time due to a conflict.
Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja
I’m not going to repeat the points from last night’s discussion. I’m sure for those who were not there, if you
looked at the minutes or talked to others. Just a few points for those who may not be aware, the negotiations
for this contract have been going on for about a year. Part of that negotiation also included mediation. This is
not something that was arrived at lightly and without much work. The other point | think we need to think about
is we all know, and one of us is an example of that, there has been retirements within the fire department. As
we have heard from other people within the city, it’s important that we keep our services in our divisions in a
position where they can attract the best possible candidates to do the job. | think when we look at firefighting
in the City of Nashua; we all realize that we have a variety of structures and a variety of businesses. From
home fires to possible fires involving chemicals and gases, we need a bright, smart, well-educated group of
firefighters. | think we need to think about what we’re doing when we pass this contract or consider this
contract in terms of our ability to continue getting the quality that our citizens deserve. Finally in thinking about
the budget, | don’t think any of us take the budget and the budget Cap lightly. Just as we have a responsibility
to maintain a livable tax rate within the city, | think we also have the responsibility to make sure that we provide
our residents and our businesses with safety and protection for their property. | would just ask you to consider
that as you vote tonight.
