CC MTG MINUTES OCTOBER 19 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Minutes dated October 19, 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—11 PRESENT,0 ABSENT
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
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
Sandee Johnson and Lisa Bruno spoke in favor of the Agawam Junior High School Garden and
passage of TR-2015-46. Corinne Wingard spoke in favor of the three CPA appropriations as well
as about the presentation of the Fair Share Amendment.
Item A Minutes
1. Regular Council Meeting—October 5,2015
Motion to approve made by Councilor Cichetti and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. The voice
vote was unanimous.
Item E. Declaration from Council President
None.
Item F. Presentation of Petitions.Memorials&Remonstrances
1 1. TR-2015-44 - A Resolution authorizing the posting of the warrant for the Town
Election on November 3,2015(Mayor)
jMotion to approve made by Councilor Letellier and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.
' The vote was 11 YES,0 NO to approve the item.
2. TR-201545 - A Resolution appropriating from the Community Preservation
I Fund and authorizing the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds to fund
the Agricultural Preservation Restriction on farmland located at 792 Barry Street
and to accept an interest in real estate (CPA) ($99,500.00) (Referred to Community
Relations Committee)
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Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilors Letellier and
Cichetti. As Chair of the Community Relations Committee, Councilor Calabrese provided a
report stating that this was regarding 82 acres of farmland originally used for tobacco and hay.
This was a lengthy process for the Sloane family and the committee gave it a 4 Yes, 0 No, 1
Absent vote for positive recommendation to the Full Council. Council President thanked the
Sloane's for participating in the APR program.
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO to approve the item.
3. TR-2015-46 - A Resolution appropriating from the Community Preservation
Fund and authorizing the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds for an
accessible outdoor classroom and community gardens at Agawam Junior High
School(CPA)($23,494.00) (Referred to Community Relations Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cichetti. As Chair
of the Community Relations Committee, Councilor Calabrese again provided a report that this
was about wheelchair accessibility and a garden at the Junior High School. The committee gave
it a 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent vote for positive recommendation to the Full Council. Councilor
Bitzas strongly supports this item and said it was money well spent.
The vote was I YES,0 NO to approve the item.
4. TR 2015-47 - A Resolution appropriating from the Community Preservation
Fund and authorizing the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds to
complete a Housing Needs Assessment for the Town of Agawam (CPA) ($15,000.00)
(Referred to Community Relations Committee)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Cichetti and seconded by Councilors Calabrese, Letellier
and Rheault. As Chair of the Community Relations Committee, Councilor Calabrese provided
1 her report stating that this was a study to determine the existing and future housing needs of the
Town of Agawam. The committee gave it a 4 Yes, 0 No, i Absent vote for positive
recommendation to the Full Council.
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO to approve the item.
Item 7. Report of CQu mil Corr mi ees
None.
' Item 8. Elections
None.
Item 9. Public Hearings
' None.
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Item 10. Old Business
1. TO-2015-45 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to
Bear Auto Sales,517 Springfield Street,Feeding Hills,MA (Clerk)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilor Cichetti. As Chair of
the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report regarding all four Agenda
' items stating that his committee gave a positive recommendation for passage on all four items.
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO to approve the item.
2. TO-201546 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to
Euro Imports,325 Main Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)
iMotion to approve made by Councilor Cichetti and seconded by Councilors Rossi and Rheault.
' The vote was 11 YES,0 NO to approve the item.
3. TO-2015-47 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to
V&F Auto,Inc.,7 Harding Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilors Suffriti and Rossi.
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO to approve the item.
4. TO-2015-48 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to
Luigi's Auto Sales,371 South Westfield Street,Feeding Hills,MA (Clerk)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilors Cavallo and Cichetti.
` The vote was 11 YES,0 NO to approve the item.
Item]]. New Business
1. TO-2015-49 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to
Falcor Auto Sales,Inc.,373 Springfield Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)
' Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
2. TO-2015-50 - An Order Granting or Renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic
Amusement Device for Palish American Club of Agawam, Inc., 139 Southwick
Street,Feeding Hills,MA.(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
' 3. TO-2015-51 - An Order Granting or Renewing a PERMIT for a Weekly
Amusement Device for Polish American Club of Agawam, Inc., 139 Southwick
Street,Feeding Hills,MA.(Clerk)
1 Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
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4. TO-2015-52 - An Order Granting or Renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic
Amusement Device for DKJ Corporation also known as The Headquarters, 485B
Springfield Street,Agawam,MA.(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
5. TO-2015-53 -An Order Granting or Renewing a PERMIT for a Weekly
Amusement Device for DKJ Corporation also known as The Headquarters, 485B
Springfield Street,Agawam,MA.(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
6. TO-2015-54 - An Order Granting or Renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic
Amusement Device for The Buc,Inc.,84-86 Maple Street,Agawam,MA.(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee, next Agenda.
7. TO-2015-55 - An Order Granting or Renewing a PERMIT for Weekly
Amusement Device for The Buc,Inc.,84-86 Maple Street,Agawam,MA.(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
8. TO-2015-56 - An Order Granting or Renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic
Amusement Device for F.S.F.Inc.d/b/a Riverboat Bar & Grill, 11 South End
Bridge Circle,Agawam,MA.(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
9. TO-2015-57 - An Order Granting or Renewing a PERMIT for a Weekly
Amusement Device for F.S.F.Inc.d/b/a Riverboat Bar&Grill,11 South End Bridge
Circle,Agawam,MA.(Clerk)
' Referred to Administrative Committee, next Agenda.
10. TO-2015-58 - An Order Granting or Renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic
Amusement Device for West Springfield Fish & Game, Inc., 329 Garden Street,
Feeding Hills,MA.(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
11. TO-2015-59 - An Order Granting or Renewing a PERMIT for a Weekly
Amusement Device for West Springfield Fish & Game, Inc., 329 Garden Street,
Feeding Hills,MA.(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee, next Agenda.
' 12. TO-2015-60 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to
Langonet,Inc.,61 Ramak Circle South,Agawam,MA (Clerk)
' Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
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' 13. TO-2015-61 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to
Joseph J.Polys d/b/a Joe's Truck Repair,97 Ramah Circle South, Agawam, MA
(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
14. TO-2015-62 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 1 Dealer's LICENSE to
G&T Beaver,Inc. d/b/a Beaver Camper,721 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA
(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
Item 12. Any other matter that may legally come before the City Council
All of the councilors respectfully asked voters to vote on November 3rd and wished everyone
good luck. Councilor Letellier also thanked the Sloane's and reminded everyone that there is a
Democratic Committee Breakfast conning up at Chez Josef. She also mentioned that the next City
Council meeting will be on Wednesday,November 4`h after the election. Councilor Cavallo said
there would be a Facility Needs Committee meeting Thursday, October 22"a at 4:00pm. Council
President Johnson stated that they have received two marijuana dispensary emails and have
responded accordingly.
Adiournment.
iThe Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded all around the house. The time of adjournment
was 7:24P.M.
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