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01-20-2015 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGREGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Minutes dated January 20, 2015 Meeting was called to order by President Johnson at 7:00pm at the Auditorium at the Roberta G. Doering School, 68 Main Street, Agawam. Item A. Roll Call ROLL CALL – 10 PRESENT, 1 ABSENT Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: George Bitzas, Paul Cavallo, James Cichetti, Council President Christopher Johnson, Gina Letellier, Joseph Mineo, Vice President Dennis Perry, Donald Rheault, Robert Rossi, Anthony Suffriti and Cecilia Calabrese was absent. With ten councilors present, there was a quorum. Item B. Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. President Johnson asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Item C. Citizen’s Speak Time There were no citizens signed up to speak. Item D. Minutes Motion to approve the January 5, 2015 Regular City Council meeting minutes was made by Councilors Cichetti and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. The minutes were approved by a vote of: 10 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent. Item E. Declaration from Council President None. Item F. Presentation of Petitions, Memorials & Remonstrances 1. TR-2015-1 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Shelby Hall-Gibbons, 49 Anvil Street, Agawam, MA. to the Agawam Housing Authority to a term expiring the second Monday in January, 2018 (Mayor) Councilor Letellier mentioned she had spoken with Shelby Hall-Gibbons and although she could not be at the meeting, she wanted to thank the town for the ability to continue to serve and would appreciate the Council’s vote. Motion to approve made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by Councilor Letellier. The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT Council President Johnson thanked Ms. Hall-Gibbons for her continued service to the town. 2. TR-2015-2 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Mark Paleologopoulos, 100 Paul Revere Drive, Feeding Hills, MA. to the Planning Board to a term expiring January 1 2018 (Mayor) (Mr. Paleologopoulos left a voice mail late Tuesday afternoon mentioning he had a prior commitment and could not attend the meeting. He also stated he would appreciate the Council’s vote and wished to continue his service on the Planning Board). Motion to approve made by Councilor Perry and seconded by Councilor Cichetti. The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT Council President Johnson thanked Mr. Paleologopoulos for his continued service to the town. Item 7. Report of Council Committees None. Item 8. Elections None. Item 9. Public Hearings None. Item 10. Old Business 1. TO-2015-1 - Transfer of $435.63 from Council Professional Services (#11112- 52190) to Council Equipment, Repair & Maint (#11112-52030) (Council) Motion to approve made and seconded. Councilor Mineo as Chair of the Finance Committee reported that he saw no need to meet on this item and had Barbara send an email to his committee asking for any comments or concerns – he received none. He felt that this item was pretty straight forward. Council President stated that this transfer was to purchase an iPad for the Auditor to include her in the BoardPaq communication. The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT 2. TO-2015-2 - Transfer of $2,000.00 from Council Professional Services (#11112- 52190) to Council Travel In-State (#11112-52090) (Council) Motion to approve made by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilor Cichetti. (Councilor Mineo as Chair of the Finance Committee reported that he saw no need to meet on this item and had Barbara send an email to his committee asking for any comments or concerns – he received none. He felt that this item was pretty straight forward.) Council President stated that this transfer was to cover any expenses for the MMA Annual Meeting and Trade Show which several councilors are attending. The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT 3. TO-2015-3 - An Order granting or renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic Amusement Device and Weekly Amusement PERMIT for Agawam Bowl, 359 Walnut Street Ext., Agawam, MA (Clerk) Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Rheault. Councilor Rossi as Chair of the Administrative Committee reported that he and his committee had no issues with this License. The Committee sent a positive recommendation to the Full Council. The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT 4. TO-2015-4 - An Order granting or renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic Amusement Device for Agawam Bowl, 363 Walnut Street Ext., Agawam, MA (Clerk) Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Perry. Councilor Rossi as Chair of the Administrative Committee reported that he and his committee had no issues with this License. The Committee sent a positive recommendation to the Full Council. The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT Item 11. New Business 1. TO-2015-5 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer’s LICENSE to Richard Conlon Jr. d/b/a Motor City Car Co., 91 Ramah Circle, Agawam, MA. 01001 (Clerk) Next Agenda, referred to the Administrative Committee. 2. TR-2015-3 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Nicholas Pandolfi, 16 Wisteria Lane, Agawam, MA 01001 to the Planning Board to a term expiring January 1, 2018 (Mayor) Next Agenda. 3. TR-2015-4 - A Resolution approving the revised job description for the Council appointed Auditor position (Council) Next Agenda, referred to the Legislative Committee. 4. TOR-2015-1 - An Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of Agawam to add section 180-95A to assist the Council in Zone Change requests involving the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District (Councilors Rossi, Letellier and Perry) – Suggest a Public Hearing Date of March 2, 2015 (Vote for Council to be Petitioner and then refer to Planning Board) Next Agenda, referred to the Legislative Committee. 5. TR-2015-6 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of David Cecchi, 29 Albert Street, Agawam, MA to the Historical Commission to a term expiring January 1, 2018 (Mayor) Next Agenda. 6. TR-2015-7 - A Resolution authorizing the Town of Agawam to expend funds in excess of available appropriation for snow and ice removal (Mayor) Next Agenda, referred to the Finance Committee. Council President suggested that as Chair, Councilor Mineo request that the Snow & Ice reports be submitted by individual storm as done in the past. He also mentioned that he, Council Vice President Perry and Administrative Assistant worked on the FY16 Budget and submitted it to the Mayor’s Office. He suggested that the Council review the proposed City Council budget as there were some changes. We added back in the line item In State Travel to avoid transfers – just in case next year there are councilors again attending the MMA conference. Item 12. Any other matter that may legally come before the City Council. Councilor Letellier announced a Rotary fundraiser called “Winter Warm Up” on Wednesday, February 18th from 6pm – 9pm at The Storrowton Tavern includes beer, wine and spirits for $25 in advance. Proceeds benefit all of the charities that Rotary supports. Contact Bob Magovern, Gina or George Bitzas. Councilor Mineo reminded everyone of Bill Euliano’s fundraiser on Thursday, Jan 22nd from 5pm-7pm. Council President Johnson wished Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo a happy birthday this coming weekend and reminded everyone to complete the personnel evaluations and make your Sunshine Fund contributions. Adjournment. The Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded all around the house with all in favor of adjourning. The time of adjournment was 7:16pm.