CC MTG MINUTES JANUARY 5 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Minutes dated January S 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.
rItem A.Roll Call
ROLL CALL—11 PRESENT
' Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: George Bitzas,Cecilia Calabrese, Paul
Cavallo, James Cichetti, Council President Christopher Johnson, Gina Letellier, Joseph Mineo,
' Vice President Dennis Perry, Donald Rheault, Robert Rossi and Anthony Suffriti. With eleven
councilors present,there was a quorum.
' Item B. Moment of Silence and the Ptedre ofAlk
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 December 15, 2014 Regular City Council meeting minutes was made by
Councilors Cichetti and seconded by Councilor Mineo. The minutes were approved by a vote of
11 Yes,0 No.
Item E. Declaration from Council President
' None.
Item F. Presentation of Petitions.Memorials&Remonstrances
1. TR-201449 - A Resolution accepting a grant from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts State 911 Department pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 44,Section 53A for the Agawam Police Department($27,063.23)(Mayor)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilor Bitzas and others. As
Chair of the Finance Committee, Councilor Mineo gave the report stating that the item was given
a positive recommendation by a vote of 4-0(Councilors Mineo,Letellier,Rheault and Calabrese).
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO.
2. TR 2014-50 - A Resolution accepting a grant from the Massachusetts
Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 44,Section 53A to the Town of Agawam ($10,000.00)
(Mayor)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Letellier and seconded by Councilor Rossi. As Chair of
the Finance Committee, Councilor Mateo again gave his report stating that the item was given a
positive recommendation by a vote of 4-0(Councilors Mineo,Letellier,Rheault and Calabrese).
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Council President reminded everyone that the language states"if we get the grant".
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO.
Item 7. Renort of Council Committees
None.
Item 8. Elections
1 1. TE-2015-1 -Election of City Auditor
Council President stated that the floor was open for nominations. Councilor Letellier nominated
Cheryl St. John and Councilors Mineo and Cichetti seconded it. Councilor Bitzas moved to close
nominations which was seconded by Councilors Rossi and Mineo.
The vote was 11 YES, 0 NO for Cheryl St. John. Council President congratulated Cheryl St.
John.
1 2. TE-2015-2 -Election of Administrative Assistant
Council President stated that the floor was open for nominations. Councilor Cavallo nominated
Barbara Bard and Councilor Letellier seconded it. Councilor Mineo moved to close nominations
' which was seconded by Councilor Cichetti.
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO for Barbara Bad. Council President congratulated Barbara Bard,
' Item 9 Public Hearin s
' None.
Item l Q. Old Business
' 1. TO-2014-60 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE TO
Zielinski Brothers 11,218 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam,MA.(Clerk)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. As Chair
of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report sending a positive
recommendation for passage by a unanimous vote of 5-0.
' The vote was it YES,0 NO.
2. TO-2014-61 - An Order granting or renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic
Amusement Device and Weekly Amusement PERMIT for Main Street Still, Inc.,
858 Suffield Street,Feeding Hills,MA(Clerk)
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Rheault. As Chair
of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi again provided a report sending a positive
recommendation for passage by a unanimous vote of 5-0.
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO.
Item IL New Business
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)
Next Agenda.
2. TR-2015-2 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Mark
Paleologopoulos, 100 Paul Revere Drive,Feeding Hills,NM to the Planning Board
to a term expiring January 12018(Mayor)
' Next Agenda.
3. TO-2015-1 - Transfer of $435.63 from Council Professional Services (#11112-
52190)to Council Equipment,Repair&Maint(#11112-52030)(Council)
' Refer to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
4. TO-2015-2 -Transfer of$2,000.00 from Council Professional Services (#11112-
' 52190)to Council Travel In-State(#I ll12-52090)(Council)
Refer to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
1 5. 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)
Refer to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
' 6. TO-2015-4 - An Order granting or renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic
Amusement Device for Agawam Bowl,359 Walnut Street Ext., Agawam, MA
(Clerk)
' Refer to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
' Item 12. Any other matter that may lera&come before the City Council
Councilor Calabrese wished everyone a happy 2015. Councilor Cichetti requested a review of
the City Council Rules and Regulations and asked Barbara to schedule a meeting of the
' Legislative Committee. Any comments or recommendations should be sent to Council Office.
Councilor Mineo sent his sincere condolences to the Howard family on the recent passing of
Clark Elementary School principal Sandy Howard. He commented on what a wonderful woman
she was. Councilor Suffriti stated that he read in the Agawam Advertiser News that the potential
purchase of Games & Lanes fell through and noted that the Administration had said if nothing
was done by the first of the year that they would step in. He would like an update on this and
possibly have the Community Relations Committee look into this. Councilor Calabrese agreed
and wanted a meeting schedule with this as an item of Agenda. Councilor Cavallo mentioned an
upcoming Facility Needs Committee meeting. Councilor Letellier wished everyone a happy New
Year and also send condolences to the Howard and Dachos families. She mentioned she received
several complaints regarding 1057 Main Street which has very visible building code violations
and would like a memo sent to the Building Inspector asking for an inspection and update to the
Full Council. Councilor Bitzas said our recent Council holiday party was nice at the Agawam
Municipal Golf Course. In the spring, the course will be having an Open House and encourages
people to attend and see what a great place it is to hold an event. Council President Johnson also
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sent his condolences to the family of principal and friend Sandy Howard— a wonderful woman
' with a heart of gold who is gone too soon. Council President Johnson also mentioned the
upcoming pasta dinner fundraiser for Bill Euliano who is battling bone marrow cancer and
leukemia. It is being held at the Sacred Heart Parish Center on January 22 d from 5-7pm. A
1 reminder that if the Council has not done their performance evaluations on Cheryl and Barbara,
please do so and get to him as soon as possible.
' Arllaurnmen�
The Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded by several council members with all in favor of
adjourning. The time of adjournment was 7:18pm.
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