CC MTG MINUTES JANUARY 20 2015 REGULAR 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 ofAlle ig ance.
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
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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.
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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 12018(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)
1 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 Wad 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
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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.
rThe vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT
Item IL 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-20154 - 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.
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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 I e 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 Magovem,
Gina or George Bitzas. Councilor Mineo reminded everyone of Bill Euliano's fundraiser on
Thursday, Jan 22°d 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.
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