APPT-2023-20 : Reappointment of William Gardiner, 45 Boardman Ave., to the Melrose Parks Commission, for a one-year term set to expire on the First Monday of May 2024.

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▶ 10:45 Paul Brodeur: I'll throw it in there, but go ahead, please. So, um, in El Pond News, I've probably seen the, I'll call them harvesters out on the pond. Uh, that is season two of our effort, the, you know, supported by, um, state and local money to control the water chestnut population. And that will be an ongoing process. So a few folks have asked about that. When is that gonna start happening again? It is underway.

▶ 11:12 Robb Stewart: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Appreciate that update. Okay. We have, uh, the final, uh, appointment on our agenda tonight is appointment 2023 dash 20, the reappointment of Mr. William Gardner of 45 Boardman Ave, to the Melrose Parks Commission for a one year term set to expire on the first Monday of May, 2024. And I don't know if Mr. Gardner is here or not this evening. Uh, it's not necessary since this is a reappointment, uh, reappointment. So with that, what is the will of the committee? Madam? Uh, sorry. President Grigoraitis. Thank

▶ 11:47 Jen Grigoraitis: You, Mr. Chair. Um, I will make a motion to recommend for passage. I'm thrilled that Mr. Gardner is willing to serve yet again on the Parks Commission, which he has done with distinction for some time. Second,

▶ 11:57 Robb Stewart: So we have a motion on the floor, uh, by President Grigoraitis, uh, for passage, seconded by Council Chetty. Uh, all in favor?