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08-01-2016 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Minutes dated August 1, 2016 Meeting was called to order by Council President Cichetti at 7:00pm in the Auditorium of the Roberta G. Doering School, 68 Main Street, Agawam. Item A. Roll Call ROLL CALL – 8 PRESENT, 3 ABSENT Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: George Bitzas, Cecilia Calabrese, Paul Cavallo, Council President James Cichetti, Christopher Johnson, Council Vice President Joseph Mineo, Robert Rossi, and Anthony Suffriti. Councilors Letellier, Rheault and Theroux were absent. With eight present, there was a quorum. Item B. Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President Cichetti asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Item C. Citizen’s Speak Time Collette Parsons and Kathy Hamel both spoke against the proposed HAP project on Mill Street and hand-delivered a “petition” with 500 names on it. Asked the Council for their support. Item D. Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting – July 11, 2016 Motion to approve made by Councilors Johnson and Rossi and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. Voice vote approved with Councilors Letellier and Rheault abstaining. Item E. Declaration from Council President None. Item F. Presentation of Petitions, Memorials & Remonstrances 1. TR-2016-49 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Paul Jenney, 367 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA to the Agawam Housing Committee to a term expiring May 31, 2018 (Mayor) Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Johnson. There was no discussion. The vote was 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT (Councilors Letellier, Rheault and Theroux) approving the item. 2. TR-2016-50 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Gladyz Fernandez-Largay, M.D., 187 Edgewater Road, Agawam, MA to the Board of Health to a term expiring the first Monday in February, 2019 (Mayor) Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Bitzas. There was no further discussion on the item. 2 The vote was 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT (Councilors Letellier, Rheault and Theroux) approving the item. 3. TR-2016-51 - A Resolution authorizing the borrowing and appropriation in the amount of $57,400.00 for engineering services for the design and construction of the replacement of the water main in the vicinity of Springfield Street and Suffield Street (Mayor) (Referred to Finance Committee) Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Calabrese. As Chair of the Finance Committee, Councilor Johnson provided the report. He stated that Chris Golba, Supt of Public Works was in attendance and explained that the Water Department wants to get plans and specifications ready for replacement of approximately 1,200 feet of water main near the intersection of Suffield, Main and Springfield Streets. The specifications would be incorporated into the state’s bidding process for the reconstruction of the Morgan Sullivan Bridge. The Water Department would be responsible for construction costs and would return to the Council for funding approval once bids are received. He indicated that the item was time sensitive as the state is nearly completion of their bid documents. A motion to send a positive recommendation was made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. The motion was approved by a 3 yes 2 absent vote. There was no further discussion on the item. The vote was 8 YES, 0 NO, 3 ABSENT (Councilors Letellier, Rheault and Theroux) approving the item. Item G. Report of Council Committees None. Item H. Elections None. Item I. Public Hearings 1. (PH-2016-4) ZC-2016-1 - Petition for Zone Change by Cloverleaf Realty Group, Inc. for property located at 0 Suffield Street and 83 Mill Street from Residence A-2 Agricultural and Business A to Business A in entirety - Public Hearing set for Sept 6, 2016 (Referred to Legislative Committee) Council President Cichetti noted that the Public Hearing for this item is at our September 1st meeting. 2. (PH-2016-5) ZC-2016-2 - Petition for Zone Change by Tirone Development Corp. for property located at 186 Maple Street from Residential A-2 to Residence B District - Public Hearing set for Sept 6, 2016 (Referred to Legislative Committee) Council President Cichetti noted that the Public Hearing for this item is also at our September 1st meeting. Item J. Old Business None. Item K. New Business 1. TR-2016-52 - Resolution confirming the appointment of Anne Marie LeGrand, R.N., B.S.N., M.H.S., PAC, 661 Barry Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030 to the Board of Health to a term expiring the first Monday in February, 2019 (Mayor) Next Agenda. 3 2. TR-2016-53 - A Resolution authorizing the borrowing and appropriation in the amount of $259,900.00 for Engineering Services necessary to perform an infiltration inflow analysis. (Mayor) Next Agenda and referred to the Finance Committee. 3. TO-2016-26 - Voucher for $5,301.00 (MMA annual dues) Next Agenda and referred to the Finance Committee. 4. TO-2016-27 - Order Granting or Renewing a Junk Dealer’s PERMIT for Block Jewelers, Inc. located at 299 Walnut Street, Agawam, MA. 01001 (Clerk) Next Agenda and referred to the Administrative Committee. 5. ZC-2016-3 - Petition for Zone change by Debra Ann Desmond for property located at Main Street from Residential A-2 to Business A District – Suggesting a Public Hearing date of Sept. 19, 2016 and Refer to Planning Board for their public hearing Next Agenda and referred to the Planning Board for their public hearing as well as the Legislative Committee. Item L. Any other matter that may legally come before the City Council. Councilor Calabrese thanked the residents for being vocal regarding Mill Street. She mentioned the Council is indeed elected to represent the residents and if there is anything the City Council can do, we certainly will as is our duty and privilege. She stated she would be looking into procedures for setting local speed limits on certain roads as well as ramifications regarding snow removal deficit spending decisions at the State House. All the councilors echoed the sentiments regarding the residents of Mill Street. Councilor Rossi quoted “One voice might not be heard but several voices cannot be ignored”. Councilor Mineo mentioned to Councilor Calabrese to contact Chief Gillis regarding the speed limits. Councilor Cavallo complained about the poor service near Silver Street and inquired about the status of the cell tower on Mill Street. He and Councilor Mineo asked Councilor Bitzas as Chair of the Community Relations Committee to please get an update. Councilor Bitzas stated he was disappointed with the CPA vote regarding the roof replacement at the Town Hall and said he was putting in a new application along with Councilors Calabrese, Cavallo, Rheault. Councilor Suffriti also reminded everyone of the National Night Out on August 2nd from 5-7 at the School Street Park. Council President reiterated that information and also thanked the citizens for the concern. After the meeting there would be a presentation of the Early Childhood Center feasibility study. Item M. Adjournment. The Motion to adjourn was made by Councilors Rossi and Bitzas and seconded by Councilor Johnson. The time of adjournment was 7:25pm.