City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Gardner, MA
Meeting Date
February 17, 2026

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYORItem 11774

A Communication from the Mayor Requesting the Opportunity to Address the City Council regarding the City’s Sludge Landfill.

Page 16

PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.Item 11785

Election of City Auditor

(Appeared before the Special Search Committee for the City Auditor 11/24/2025; More Time 12/1/2025, 1/21/2026, 1/29/2026, 2/3/2026, 2/4/2026; Referred to City Council 2/5/2026)

PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.Item 11786

Request for Exclusion from Certified Bargaining Unit Based on Managerial Status.

Page 17

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11628

A Measure Confirming the Mayor's Appointment of Greg Dumas, to the position of Conservation Commission Member, for a term expiring August 21, 2028.

(Appeared before Appointments Committee 9/24/2025; More Time 1/28/2026; Referred to City Council 2/10/2026) Page 18

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11646

A Measure Confirming the Mayor's Appointment of David Orwig, to the position of Conservation Commission Member, for a term expiring August 21, 2028.

(Appeared before Appointments Committee 1/28/2026; 2/10/2026 Referred to City Council) Page 21

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11680

A Measure Confirming the Mayor's Appointment of Jim Bilodeau, to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals Member, for a term expiring August 22, 2028.

(Appeared before Appointments Committee 1/28/2026; 2/10/2026 Referred to City Council) Page 24

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11744

A Measure Confirming the Gift of $10,643.67 from the Department of Public Works to the Gardner Community Action Committee.

(Appeared before Finance 12/10/2025; More Time 1/28/2026; Referred to City Council 2/10/2026) Page 27

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11752

Study and Report on the Salt Shed Repayment Issue - Update.

(Appeared before Finance 1/14/2026; More Time 1/28/2026; Referred to City Council for an update 2/10/2026) Page 41

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11766

A Measure Authorizing a Contract of Up to Five (5) Years for Curbside Waste and Recycling Collection.

(Appeared before Finance 1/28/2026; Referred to City Council 2/10/2026) Page 48

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11767

A Measure Authorizing a Contract of Up to Five (5) Years for Website Hosting.

(Appeared before Finance 1/28/2026; Referred to City Council 2/10/2026) Page 53

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11768

An Order Appropriating $35,200.00 from Free Cash to Fire Department New Equipment Account.

(Appeared before Finance 1/28/2026; Referred to City Council 2/10/2026) Page 60

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESItem 11769

An Order Appropriating $201,000.00 from Free Cash to Police Department New Vehicle Account.

(Appeared before Finance 1/28/2026; Referred to City Council 2/10/2026) Page 63