WESTFIELD – The City Council approved several appointments recommended by the Personnel Action Committee this week.
Councilor Cindy Harris presented the reappointment of James V. Liptak to the Council On Aging and touted his experience and hard work as a volunteer.
“He assists at events and Senior Center Director Tina Gorman supports his reappointment and said Mr. Liptak is always willing to volunteer for special projects,” said Harris.
Liptak’s term expires the first Monday of February 2019.
Patricia Steele-Perkins was appointed to the Cultural Council for a term that expires the first Monday of February 2019.
Steele-Perkins worked in real estate, as well as her husband’s doctor’s office, served on the YMCA board, is a Red Cross volunteer, is a trustee of The Westfield Athenaeum, is active with Grandmother’s Garden, and is a master gardener.
Jennifer Lee was appointed to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities for a term to expire June 1, 2018. Lee is filling the seat formerly held by Agma Sweeney.
Harris said Lee is employed with Stavros Center and is committed to providing access for people with disabilities. Lee is also a member of the Disability Policy Consortium.
Gail Yarmesky was also appointed to the Off-Street Parking Commission.
“Gail worked in the mayor’s office under Mayor Medeiros then left for Baystate Medical Center and then worked with Mayor Knapik until her retirement,” said Harris. “She really wants to be part of this commission.”
Yarmesky’s term expires the first Monday of February 2017. She will fill out the seat resigned by Patricia Reynolds.
