Town of Independence
Regular Meeting
July 08, 2025
6:30 P.M.
- CALL TO ORDER.
- Roll call was read by Town Clerk, Julie Peterson.
- Present was Larry Cardaronella, Joe Galofaro, Eric Costa, Mike Muscarello, Gaye Guzzardo. Quorum was present.
- Prayer was led by Larry Cardaronella.
- Pledge was led by Chief Frank Edwards.
- Public Input: None.
- A motion was made by Eric Costa, seconded by Joe Galofaro to approve the minutes from the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting. Voting to approve was as follows:
YEAS: Larry Cardaronella, Joe Galofaro, Eric Costa, Mike Muscarello, Gaye Guzzardo.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Motion to approve minutes from June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting was passed unanimously.
A Motion was made by Eric Costa, seconded by Joe Galofaro to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 Special Meeting. Voting to approve was as follows:
YEAS: Larry Cardaronella, Joe Galofaro, Eric Costa, Mike Muscarello, Gaye Guzzardo.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Motion to approve minutes from June 17, 2025 Special Meeting was passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Aaron Jackson was present to be re-appointed to the Independence Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Town Attorney Nicky Muscarello swore Mr. Jackson in for his 2nd term which would expire in 2030.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. The proclamation to call a special election due to the recent resignation of Aldermen Luke Suarez was read by Town Clerk Julie Peterson. A motion was made by Eric Costa, seconded by Mike Muscarello to adopt the proclamation. Voting to adopt was as follows:
YEAS: Larry Cardaronella, Joe Galofaro, Eric Costa, Mike Muscarello, Gaye Guzzardo
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Motion to adopt proclamation to call a special election passed unanimously.
b. Town Attorney Nicky Muscarello presented the resolution to accept the donation of the American Legion Building located at 408 West 7th Street. A motion was made by Larry Cardaronella, seconded by Eric Costa to approve the resolution. Voting to approve was as follows:
YEAS: Larry Cardaronella, Joe Galofaro, Eric Costa, Mike Muscarello, Gaye Guzzardo
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Motion to approve resolution accepting the donation of the American Legion Building located at 408 West 7th Street was passed unanimously.
c. A motion was made by Eric Costa to introduce Ordinance #2025-1128. This ordinance will change the start time of the Regular Meeting from 6:30pm to 5:30pm. A public hearing will be held at the Regular Meeting held on August 12, 2025 at which time voting to adopt will take place.
d. A motion was made by Larry Cardaronella to introduce Ordinance #2025-1129. The purpose of this ordinance is to limit the amount of fill dirt allowed to be added to a lot during new construction of residential or multi-family construction.
REMARKS:
Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Cardaronella: Congratulated Independence High School for their students test scores. He thanked the principal for his work at the school.
Mike Muscarello: None
Gaye Guzzardo: Thanked the board for welcoming her and she was looking forward to working with everyone.
Eric Costa: None
Joe Galofaro: None
Mayor Paine: None
Police: None
Fire: Absent
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Jim Paine, Mayor Julie Peterson, Town Clerk