Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: December 03, 2025 Governing Body: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting Type: Committee Meeting Attendees:
- Councilor Emily Hardt
- Councilor Jesse Clingan
- Councilor Kristen Strezo
- Councilor Matt McLaughlin
- Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen (Chair)
- Clerk (Roll Call)
- Liaison Hutter
Executive Summary: The Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee convened to consider several internal fire department promotions and a replacement candidate for a previously withdrawn item. The committee voted to approve all recommended appointments (Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9) and to formally withdraw Item 5, which had been replaced. The meeting was conducted remotely in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
- The meeting was called to order by Chair Ben Ewen-Campen at 6:31 p.m.
- Roll Call:
- Councilor Hardt: Present
- Councilor Clingan: Present
- Councilor Strezo: Present
- Councilor McLaughlin: Present
- Chair Ewen-Campen: Present
- A quorum was established with five members present.
2. Remote Participation Protocol
- The meeting was conducted via remote participation pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025.
- An audio recording and comprehensive record will be posted on the City of Somerville website.
3. Withdrawal of Agenda Item 5 and Introduction of Item 9
- Discussion: Chair Ewen-Campen announced that Agenda Item 5 was being withdrawn by the administration. Liaison Hutter confirmed the withdrawal and stated that Item 9 is the replacement candidate for the role previously associated with Item 5.
4. Consideration of Internal Fire Promotions and Appointments (Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- Discussion: Chair Ewen-Campen stated that he had reviewed all materials for the internal fire promotions and other appointments (Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9). He expressed satisfaction with the candidates and recommended their approval without requiring their presence for questioning, citing efficiency.
- Motion: A motion was made to recommend approval of Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and to formally withdraw Item 5, and to adjourn the meeting.
- Second: The motion was seconded.
- Vote (Roll Call):
- Councilor Hardt: Yes
- Councilor Clingan: Yes
- Councilor Strezo: Yes
- Councilor McLaughlin: Yes
- Chair Ewen-Campen: Yes
- Outcome: The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
5. Adjournment
- The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.