Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 17 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 9/30/25 at 2:40 PM)
2. 1 This meeting was held virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:31 pm by Chair Ewen-Campen and adjourned at 8:01 pm with a roll call vote of 4 in favor (Councilors Mbah, Clingan, McLaughlin and Ewen-Campen, none opposed, and one absent (Councilor Strezo). Councilor Mbah arrived at 6:46 pm. Others present: Stephen Cary - Planning Board Coordinator, Katherine Luster - Zoning Board of Appeals Coordinator, Shumeane Benford - Somerville Police Chief, Delaney Fisher-Cassiol - Clerk of Committees
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8OCOn4wXQNyq8_akmrCHgg Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 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.
5. 4 Roll Call
6. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of June 4, 2025. 25-1051 Accepted Pass
7. 2. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Olivia Mobayed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 25-1293 Recommended to be approved Pass
8. 3. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Coralie Cooper to the Planning Board. 25-1475 Recommended to be approved Pass
9. 4. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Richard Lavey Jr. to the position of Police Deputy Chief. 25-1488 Recommended to be approved Pass
10. 5. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Cassandra Campers to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-1487 Recommended to be approved Pass
11. 6. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Patrick Canty to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-1486 Recommended to be approved Pass
12. 7. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jason Costa to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-1485 Recommended to be approved Pass
13. 8. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Joseph Teves to the position of Police Sergeant. 25-1484 Recommended to be approved Pass
14. 9. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc DiFava to the position of Police Lieutenant. 25-1483 Recommended to be approved Pass
15. 10. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Rico Isidoro to the position of Police Lieutenant. 25-1481 Recommended to be approved Pass
16. 11. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael R. Perrone to the position of Police Captain. 25-1480 Recommended to be approved Pass
17. 17 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).