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Committee recommends Dennis Ash for plumbing and gas inspector, waives two‑meeting rule
Summary
The appointments committee recommended forwarding Dennis Ash's nomination for plumbing and gas inspector to the full council after a short presentation; the committee voted to suspend Rule 22 so the nomination can move forward at the next council meeting.
The appointments committee on July 28 voted to recommend that the full Gardner City Council confirm Dennis Ash as plumbing and gas inspector (term expiring 12/03/2020), after a mayoral report and a short statement from Ash about his background.
Mayor (unnamed in the record) praised Ash's knowledge, noting he "used to own his own plumbing company" and that Ash "teaches people what needs to be done and the why behind why it needs to be done." Ash introduced himself to the committee and described nearly a year in the post and roughly 38 years in the trades: "I've been self employed since '99... I really enjoy working here." Committee members exchanged questions about his experience and said they supported proceeding without waiting the standard two‑meeting delay. Councilor Hedman moved to suspend Rule 22; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote, and the committee recommended Ash to the full council.
The committee recorded no formal opposition. The committee's recommendation and the suspension of Rule 22 will allow the mayor's nomination to be placed on the full council agenda sooner than under ordinary timing rules.
