Board of Aldermen 07-09-2019 Page 17
the fireworks were this year and everything seemed to run very smoothly. So a shout out to Nick and his
staff. And also the Spartans who also put on a fantastic show and are going to be performing ina
competition in Manchester later in the month. Thank you.
Alderman Harriott-Gathright
I'd like to welcome my fellow colleague back, it’s good seeing you.
Alderman Gidge
Yes, | have been a little ill and the Mayor and a few other people have always known I’ve been a little ill but
what I’ve noticed as watching TV I’ve noticed this, | play an intricate part because of Ward 6 and Mr.
Clemons. But when I’m not here it’s amazing how everyone goes just a little bit more, little work, little more
organizing so the circle gets a little smaller, but it really works well and to sit back and watch and say, “Well
they really don’t need me”. We really don’t need to anybody to a degree because it’s been that good; a
little arguing but not much compared to some other times. But thank you very much | do appreciate it and |
probably have one more as they call it a procedure and then | should be mentally well. But thank you very
much glad to be back.
Alderman O’Brien
| too would like to welcome you back Ken; I'll miss the extra storage space but welcome back. It is good to
see you in good health and joining us again. | just want to take a brief moment as we all know the
Corporate Counsel led a group up to the Supreme Court and they won a decision that was hard fought, and
| would like to congratulate you on that case on behalf of the City. | think it will really go good, | would like
to congratulate the Board as well too for the dog park, you know, establishing the Advisory Committee. |’m
sure there is a tail wagging at home in the O’Brien household who will probably be sure and glad | voted for
it. So | think this is a good thing and I’m glad everybody had a good and hopefully safe Fourth; they’ve got
all their digits so that’s a good thing. Thank you.
President Wilshire
| would also like to thank Amber Logue for all her work in the Animal Advisory Committee. Thank you for
that. The fireworks Mayor were the best I’ve seen, | say that every year, but they just keep getting better.
So thank you to you and your staff for all the work they put into that. And kudos to the Legal Department
on their success.
Committee announcements:
Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja
Yes PEDC next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Chamber. We anticipate that there may be a quorum of the
Planning Board here. Thank you.
Alderman O’Brien
Yes July 24", 7:00 at the Aldermanic Chamber will be Infrastructure. Usually they are a lot of fun so please
come if you’re available.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY ALDERMAN LOPEZ THAT THE JULY 9, 2019, MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF ALDERMEN BE ADJOURNED
MOTION CARRIED
