07-25-2016 COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETINGMinutes of the City Council Workshop
July 25, 2016
Councilors Present: Council President James Cichetti, Council Vice President Joseph Mineo, George
Bitzas, Paul Cavallo, Christopher Johnson, Donald Rheault, Robert Rossi,
Anthony Suffriti and Richard Theroux
Councilors Absent: Cecilia Calabrese and Gina Letellier
Also Present: Carolyn Shiel of HAP along with another HAP representative as well as many
residents
Called to Order: The meeting was called to order by Council President Cichetti at 7:00pm in the
Community Room at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam,
MA.
The following was discussed at length regarding the proposed HAP project at 586 Mill Street, Agawam.
The main points were as follows:
• Impact on school population
• Traffic studies on Mill Street
• Sewer/water concerns
• Number of proposed units
• Other options for the site
• 40B and how it works
• Role of Zoning Board of Appeals
• Community Involvement
• How is project financed
• Who takes ownership upon completion
• Role of HAP in this project
• Lack of adequate notice by Town Administration
Prior to adjournment, it was asked when HAP would be back in contact with more information. HAP
representatives responded at least two months.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn moved and seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul C. Cavallo, City Councilor