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Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Online only

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What happened

4 items of legislation were taken up.

  • 3 recommended to be approved
  • 1 accepted

Agenda 4 items

Notices from the agenda

This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Ewen-Campen at 6:30 pm and adjourned at 6:40 pm on a roll call vote of 4 in favor (Councilors Pineda Neufeld, Clingan, McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen), 0 opposed, and 1 absent (Councilor Sait). Councilor Clingan joined the meeting at 6:35 pm. Others present: Charles Breen - Fire Chief, Madalyn Letellier - Legislative Services Manager.

(Posted online: 2/23/25 at 11:45 AM)

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In keeping with the decisions of the Civil Service Commission, this committee is required to consider candidates for civil service positions solely on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills. The commission’s decisions and basic merit principles outlined in the Personnel Administrations rules prohibit the arbitrary and capricious rejection of a candidate, including for political reasons, and demand a standard of “neutrally applied public policy” as guidance for our review. Committee members are encouraged to adhere to this standard while considering all candidates, regardless of civil service status.

Roll Call

Note: The Committee may meet in Executive Session to review protected personnel information or to discuss matters related to individual candidates pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1).

  1. 25-0178 Committee Minutes Accepted

    Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of February 5, 2025.

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Naima SaitAbsent
    • Jesse ClinganAye
    • Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
  2. 25-0220 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Christopher Galvin to the position of Fire Lieutenant.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx720\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Chief Breen introduced the candidate, Mr. Galvin, who has been a member of the fire department since 2015. Mr. Galvin thanked the committee for taking the time to meet and is excited about the opportunity to continue to serve Somerville.\par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 3 aye · 2 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Naima SaitAbsent
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
  3. 25-0219 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Tkaczuk to the position of Fire Lieutenant.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx720\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Chief Breen introduced the candidate, Mr. Tkaczuk, who has been a member of the fire department since 2016. Mr. Tkaczuk also expressed thanks to the committee and enjoys the work he does.\par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 3 aye · 2 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Naima SaitAbsent
    • Jesse ClinganAbsent
    • Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
  4. 25-0218 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Thomas Bellini to the position of Fire Captain.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx720\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Chief Breen introduced the candidate, Mr. Bellini, who has been a member of the fire department since 2012 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2020. Mr. Bellini expressed his gratefulness to be here this evening. Chair Ewen-Campen asked what Mr. Bellini looks forward to the most in this role and he shared he has been acting in this role for some time and is excited to welcome the opportunity to have more influence and responsibility and work with the Chief and Staff in a greater capacity.\par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 4 aye · 1 absent
    • Ben Ewen-CampenAye
    • Matthew McLaughlinAye
    • Naima SaitAbsent
    • Jesse ClinganAye
    • Judy Pineda NeufeldAye