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REGULAR MEE77NG OF THE AGA W"CITY COUNCLL
Min utes dated September 8., 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, I ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)
Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present George Bitzas,Cecilia Calabrese,Paul
Cavallo, James Cichetti, Council President Christopher Johnson, Joseph Nfineo, Vice President
Dennis Perry,Donald Rheault,Robert Rossi and Anthony Suffriti. Councilor Gina Letellier came
in moments later. With ten(then eleven)present,there was a quorum.
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President Johnson asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Item lye 'win
1. Regular Council Meeting—August 3,2015
Motion to approve made by Councilor Cichetti and seconded by Councilor Rossi. The voice vote
was unanimous.
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It F. Presentation of Peti
tion Meg iria emonstrances
L TR-2015-32 - A Resolution requesting the Agawam City Council Petition for the
enactment of Special Municipal Legislation concerning Special Police Officers in the
Town of Agawam (Tabled 7/13/15)(Mayor)
Motion to remove from the table made by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilor Rossi.
Motion to approve the item made by Councilor Rheauft and seconded by Councilor Peny.
Councilor Cichetti as Chair of the Legislative Committee provided an update stating at this point
it is the Council's pleasure what they would like to do with this item. Tlx= is no
recommendation from the Legislative Committee. Councilor Rheault stated that we should not
delay this vote any longer and was disappointed to see it back on the Agenda. Councilor Rossi
agre!d and said this item has been bantered around far too long. The City Council rejected the
age increase once before and there is no reason to continue bouncing it back and forth—it should
be rejected.
The vote was 3 YES (Councilors Bitzas, Cavallo and Letellier), 8 NO (Councilors Calabrese
Cichetti,Johnson,Mineo,Perry,Rheault Rossi and Sufffiti). The item was defeated.
2. 'It'll 2015-37 -A Resolution requesting the installation of "No Parldugr signs
along School Street(Mayor)
Motion to remove from the table made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Rossi.
Motion to approve the item made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cichetti.
Councilor Calabrese as Chair of the Community Relations Committee provided a report stating
that they really would like the citizens to speak up regarding this but hadn't heard from any.
Councilor Bitzas stated that no signs are actually needed anywhere but by the fields and the
school —we overregulate things in this town. Councilor Letellier stated she was in favor of this
item. During Countryfest at the summer concert series, she felt it was a traffic nightmare with
cars everywhere — double parked, on the street, everywhere — and was surprised there were no
accidents. Councilor Rossi agreed with Councilor Letellier—especially by the bike path which is
a safety issue. Councilor Suffliti wanted to know if letters to the residents had actually gone out
and would not want to vote on this item until those letters were mailed. Councilor Calabrese
confirmed that to her knowledge no such mailing was done by the Administrafion and that
residents should have been made aware of this. Councilor Bit stated that this creates too much
bureaucracy in town. Councilor Cavallo also stated he was under the impression letters had gone
out and was not prepared to vote until they did. Councilor Cichatti is in favor of the.No Parking
signs but thought it would be a good idea to table the item and no that some of the sips were
already installed by Phelps School without Council approval! Councilor Mineo agreed to table as
the rush for these signs is now at a minimum since the concert series is over. Why rush this?
Councilor Letellier respectfWly disagreed stating that soccer season near the park creates the
same type of parking issue. She is not opposed to tabling until the letters go out but would like to
vote on it at our next meeting. Councilor Rossi would also appreciate the opinion of the residents
of School Street but respectfully disagrees that there is a parking issue on that street. He also
mentioned that the bike path should never have parking by it. Councilor Calabrese agreed and
asked if the letters to the residents should come from the Council or the Mayor.
Motion to table until the October 56 meeting made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by
Councilor Cichetti. The vote was 11 YES,0 NO. Council President stated that he would work
on the letter with Barbara to be sent from the Council Office. Councilor Bitzas also asked if
Councilor Calabrese could send a letter to the Chief of Police asking if there are currently laws on
parking near a bike path.
3. IR-2015-40 - A resolution to waive the right of first refusal for land classified
under M.G.L. Ch. 61A located at 140 Rowley Street, Agawam, MA (Mayor)
(Referred to Community Relations Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cicbetti. Councilor
Calabrese as Chair of the Community Relations Committee provided a report and stated that the
Planning Board did not want this property and her committee gave a positive recommendation to
waive the right of first refusal on the property. Council President Johnson also stated that the
Conservation Commission also wished to waive the right of first refusal.
The vote was 11 YES,0 NO.
4. TR-2015-41 -A resolution confirming the appointment of Mario Tedesch4 350
Main Street,, Agawam, MA to the Planning Board to a term expiring January 1,
2018(Mayor)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Letellier and seconded by Councilor Bitzas. Councilor
Letellier thanked Mr.Tedeschi for all he does in the town and stated he would be a at addition
to the Planning Board.
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The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,I ABSTENTION(Council President Johnson)
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1. TO-2015-39 -Voucher List for MMA Dues$5,172.00(Council)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Cichetti and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. 1he vote
was 10 YES,I NO(Council Vice President Perry).
hft 11. New Business
1. TO-2015-40 - Ordering Granting or Renewing a Junk Dealer's PERMIT for
Agawam Coin and Gold,270 Main Street,Agawam(flea market)(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
2. TO-2015-41 -Budgetary Transfer of$29,981.97(Mayor)
From: Assessor Regular Permanent(#11371-51010) $29,831-97
Assessor Longevity(#11371-51400) 150-00
To: Community Development Regular Permanent $29,831.97
Community Development Longevity 150-00
Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
3. TO-201542 -Budgetary Transfer of$5,028.45(Mayor)
From: Admin Bldg for Utilities c/o(#11229-52110) $2,835.14
Line Items Previous Years Bills(416602-57501) 2,193.31
To: Gulf Food Holdover(065269-52220) $2,193.31
Golf Electricity and Heat Holdover(#65269-52110) 2XK14
Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
4. TR-2015-42 -A Resolution to modify,suspend and/or revoke the Weekly
Amusement Permit/License of The Main Street SUAI,Inc.located at 959 Suffield
Street,Agawam,MA.(Council)
Next Agenda.
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5. T l►l - 0 8 -An Ordinance amending the Code of the'Town of Agawam
creating the Position of Public Access Studio Manager (Mayor) (Two + ire
Required)
Referred to Legislative Committee,next . enda.
other marterlhat.mgLIe a ,came erne �r Cn Council.
Councilor BitzAs wished everyone a great school year and also mentioned that there would be a
Sept l 1"' ceremony at the Agawam lire Department t on Main Street at 9:30AM, He also
mentioned that there was a trace workshop on August ust 1 "' where they saw the new plans and
toured the deplorable locker rooms, Councilor Letellier respectfully commented that a year ago
when the Council was shown the plans of the reww'. athletic facility, she asked why nothing was
being don to the softball fields and it's too Marl it took over a year to actually include the softball
fields in the Mans. Councilor l heault mentioned TR-201 - 2 was defeated by an even lamer
vote this time and it should be a char message In the Mayor and hops not to we this item on the
Council Agenda again. Councilor Calabrese also thanked Mario Te leschi for all he does.
Councilor Rossi wanted the Council to look into the parking complaint by, Moore Street and
'wanted Councilor Calabrese for ask the DPW if they had any awareness of the removal of any
signs in that area Councilor Calabrese already had calls in to the Chief of Police. The Council
congratulated Henry l o It ski on being awarded the Kuehn Community munity Preservation Award
which is presented to ten individuals throughout ut the state who have made significant
contributions to the success ofC Community Preservation and presented him with a Citation.
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The Motion to adjourn was moved by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Perry.
The time of adjournment was :39P,M.
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