CC MTG MINUTES NOVEMBER 21 2016 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Minutes dated November 21, 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—11 PRESENT, 1 ABSENT
' Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: George Bitzas, Cecilia Calabrese, Paul Cavallo, Council
President James Cichetti, Christopher Johnson, Gina Letellier, Council Vice President Joseph Mineo, Donald Rheault,
Anthony Suffriti and Richard Theroux. Councilor Robert Rossi was absent. With ten 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
William Clark spoke about the split tax rate and his concerns with the funds spent on roads. He mentioned he'd like to
see an attempt at fixing the budget to compete with other towns in this area.
Item D. Minutes
1. Regular Council Meeting—November 9,2016
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilors Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
Item E. Declaration from Council President
None.
Item F. Presentation of Petitions,Memorials&Remonstrances
' 1. TR-2016-65 - A Resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 from Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection(Hereinafter "MassDEP") in support of the Massachusetts
Solid Waste Master Plan for Recycling Purposes. (Mayor) (Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. Councilor Johnson as Chair of the
Finance Committee provided his report stating that after a brief discussion regarding the fact that the item was
mistakenly placed on our agenda after it had already been approved by the Council, a motion to remove the item from
the agenda was made.
Motion to withdraw the item made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)withdrawing the item.
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' 2. TR-2016-66 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Daniel J. Michael, 84 Pineview Circle,
Agawam to the Agawam Municipal Golf Commission for a term expiring on December 31, 2019.
(Mayor)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by Councilor Cavallo.
The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi) confirming the appointment. Council President Cichetti
thanked him for his service.
3. TR 2016-67 - A Resolution accepting a reimbursement grant in the amount of$96,195.00 from the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to initiate a Waste Reduction Program in the
City of Agawam. (Mayor)(Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Letellier and seconded by Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo. As Chair of the
Finance Committee, Councilor Johnson provided his report stating that after a presentation by Tracy Demaio wherein
she indicated that the proposed change to garbage and recycling totes would result in savings on the solid waste
collection contract and on disposal costs, a motion to make a positive recommendation to the Council was made on this
item.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi)approving this item.
' 4. TR-2016-68 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Kenneth Largay, 187 Edgewater Road,
Agawam to the Agawam Liquor Commission to a term expiring the first Monday in June 2019.(Mayor)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Mineo and seconded by Councilor Cavallo.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)confirming the reappointment. Council President Cichetti
thanked him for his service.
' Item G. Report of Council Committees
None.
' Item HI Elections
None.
Item L Public Hearings
1. PH-2016-9(TR-2016-64) - A Resolution adopting the "Stretch Energy Code" for the Town of
Agawam (Councilors Rossi and Rheault)—Public Hearing set for December 5,2016
' The Public Hearing will be on December 5'".
2. Petition certified by City Clerk on October 24, 2016 as submitted by William Clark on October 4, 2016
' and October 19, 2016 (Referred to Legislative Committee) —Public Hearing suggested for December 5,
2016
This Public Hearing will be set for December 19`'.
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3. TO-2016-71 - Order granting a LICENSE for gasoline/propane storage tanks located at 702 South
Westfield Street,Feeding Hills, MA. (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee)—Public Hearing
set for December 5,2016
The Public Hearing will be on December 5`h.
Item J. Old Business
' 1. TOR-2016-5 - An Ordinance amending the City of Agawam's Code Chapter 96 "Dogs and Other
Animals) (Councilors Suffriti, Rheault and Rossi) (Second and Final Reading) (Referred to Legislative
' Committee)
Motion to approve the second and final reading made by Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilor Letellier.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the second and final reading.
' 2. TO-2016-44 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Joseph J.Polys d/b/a
Joe's Truck Repair, 97 Ramah Circle South, Agawam, MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)(Tabled 11/9/16)
' Motion to remove the item from the table made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. Councilor
Cavallo provided the following summary of his committee's report:
The following Class II Dealer's Licenses were approved to send a positive recommendation with a vote of 4 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi):
• TO-2016-44
• TO-2016-46
• TO-201647
• TO-2016-50
• TO-2016-51
• TO-2016-63
+ TO-2016-67
The following Class I Dealer's Licenses were approved to send a positive recommendation with a vote of 4 YES,0 NO,I ABSENT(Councilor Rossi):
TO-2016-68
• TO-2016-69
• TO-2016-70
The following Weekly Amusement and Automatic Amusement Device Licenses/Permits were approved to send a positive recommendation with a vote of
4 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi):
• TO-2016-52
• TO-2016-53
+ TO-2016-54
• TO-2016-55
• TO-2016-56
• TO-2016-57
• TO-2016-58
• TO-2016-59
• TO-2016-60
' TO-2016-61
• TO-2016-66
The following Class II Dealer's Licenses need bond clarification:
' • TO-2016-48
• TO-2016-49
• TO-2016-62
+ TO-2016-72
The following Weekly Amusement and Automatic Amusement Device Licenses/Permits have negative recommendation:
• TO-2016-64
• TO-2016-65—amend to remove Device#2 Fantasy Football Terminal(only)
The following item was approved to send a positive recommendation with a vote of 4 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi):
• TO-2016-71
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' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi) approving the item.
3. TO-2016-46 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Auto Kraft, 119
Walnut Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-44.
1 The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
' 4. TO-2016-47 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Bear Auto Sales, 517
Springfield Street,Feeding Hills,MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-44.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi) approving the item.
5. TO-2016-48 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Garden Auto Sales,
204 Garden Street,Feeding Hills,MA (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
' Motion was moved and seconded to table this item.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi)tabling the item until the next Agenda.
6. TO-2016-49 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Luigi's Auto Sales,
Inc.,371 South Westfield Street,Feeding Hills,MA (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion was moved and seconded to table this item.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)tabling the item until the next Agenda.
7. TO-2016-50 -An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Malkoon Motor Sales,
Inc.,825 Springfield Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
' with TO-2016-44.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, I ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
8. TO-2016-51 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for RNK Auto Sales, 28
Moylan Lane,Agawam,MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-44.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
' 9. TO-2016-52 - An Order granting or renewing Automatic Amusement LICENSE for The Buc, Inc.,
84-86 Maple Street,Agawam,MA(Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
1 with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
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The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi) approving the item.
w10. TO-2016-53 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for The Buc, Inc.,
84-86 Maple Street,Agawam,MA(Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
11. TO-2016-54 - An Order granting or renewing Automatic Amusement LICENSE for Ray-Mor Inc.
d/b/a Elbow Lounge, 386 Walnut Street Ext., Agawam, MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
12. TO-2016-55 -An Order granting or renewing Automatic Amusement LICENSE for Ferrentino's Inc.
d/b/a Ferrentino's Pizzeria & Pub, 1676 Main Street,Agawam,MA(Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
13. TO-2016-56 - An Order granting or renewing Automatic Amusement LICENSE for Scoreboard Bar
' &Restaurant, 15 King Street,Agawam,MA(Clerk)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
14. TO-2016-57 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for Scoreboard
Bar&Restaurant, 15 King Street,Agawam,MA(Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
15. TO-2016-58 - An Order granting or renewing Automatic Amusement LICENSE for The Main Street
Still, Inc. d/b/a The Still, 858 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
16. TO-2016-59 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for The Main
' Street Still, Inc. d/b/a The Still, 858 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
17. TO-2016-60 - An Order granting or renewing Automatic Amusement LICENSE for West Springfield
Fish & Game Club, Inc., 329 Garden Street, Feeding Hills, MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
18. TO-2016-61 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for West
Springfield Fish&Game Club,Inc.,329 Garden Street,Feeding Hills,MA(Clerk)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-20 t6-61 and also TO-2016-66.
The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
19. TO-2016-62 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for LaFleur Auto
Exchange,374 Main Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
' Motion was moved and seconded to table this item.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)tabling the item until the next Agenda.
20. TO-2016-63 -An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Rayonia Motors,LLC
d/b/a Elmwood D&J Auto Sales, 521 River Road, Agawam, MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-44.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
21. TO-2016-64 - An Order Amending Automatic Amusement LICENSE for FSF, Inc. d/b/a Riverboat
Bar & Grill, 11 South End Bridge Circle, Agawam, MA (Clerk) (for the remainder of 2016) (Clerk)
(Referred to Administrative Committee)
tMotion to withdraw made by Councilor Mineo and seconded by Councilor Johnson.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)withdrawing the item from the Agenda.
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' 22. TO-2016-65 - An Order granting or renewing Automatic Amusement LICENSE for FSF, Inc. dlbla
Riverboat Bar & Grill, 11 South End Bridge Circle, Agawam, MA. (for the period commencing on
January 1,2017 and expiring on December 31,2017) (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Councilor Johnson recommended removing Device 42 from the application. Motion to amend this item made by
Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi)
approving the amendment.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item as amended
23. TO-2016-66 -An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for FSF,Inc.d/b/a
Riverboat Bar& Grill, 11 South End Bridge Circle,Agawam,MA. (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-52 through and including TO-2016-61 and also TO-2016-66.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
24. TO-2016-67 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Auto Point Motors,
' Inc., 1039 Springfield Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk) (Referred.to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-44.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
' 25. TO-2016-68 -An Order granting or renewing a Class 1 Dealer's LICENSE for Sarat Ford Sales, Inc.,
221 Springfield Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-68 through and including TO-2016-70.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
26. TO-2016-69 -An Order granting or renewing a Class 1 Dealer's LICENSE for Sarat Ford Sales,Inc.,
243-249 Springfield Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-68 through and including TO-2016-70.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
27. TO-2016-70 -An Order granting or renewing a Class 1 Dealer's LICENSE for Sarat Ford Sales,Inc.,
2250 Springfield Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. These items were consolidated
with TO-2016-68 through and including TO-2016-70.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, I ABSENT (Councilor Rossi)approving the item.
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28. TO-2016-72 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Deaier's LICENSE for Balfour Motors, 1801
' Main Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion was moved and seconded to table this item.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)tabling the item until the next Agenda.
29. TO-2016-73 -An order appropriating$307,638.00 for the Removal and Replacement of
Underground Storage Tanks.(Mayor) (Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. As Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Johnson provided a report stating that Chris Golba indicated that the state is requiring the
removal and replacement of all underground single wall fuel tanks, the town has received bids for the removal and
replacement of the tanks at the wastewater pump stations. The bond costs will be paid from the wastewater fund.
After discussion,the Finance Committee voted to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council.
However Councilor Johnson also made the motion to amend this item to convert it to a resolution which it should have
been made by the Law Department instead of an Order. Councilor Bitzas seconded the Motion to Amend. The vote
was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the amendment and renaming it TR-2016-73.
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Rossi)approving this item as amended.
30. TO-2016-74 -An order authorizing the borrowing and appropriating in the amount of$836,000.00
' for the Purchase of Recycling Carts and Garbage Carts{"Toters") for the Recycling and Trash
Collection and Disposal Program.(Mayor)(Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Bitzas. As Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Johnson provided his report stating that based on the presentation on TR-2016-67; a motion to
make a positive recommendation to the Council on this item was made by his committee. Councilor Johnson as Chair
1 of the Finance Committee commended Tracy DeMaio for her hard work and diligence. There will be a learning curve
when we convert to this sometime in July. He also noted that if there is excess trash, residents will have to purchase
special bags.
As with the previous item, Councilor Johnson made the motion to amend this item to convert it to a resolution which it
should have been made by the Law Department instead of an Order. Councilor Bitzas seconded the Motion to Amend.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving the amendment and renaming it TR-2016-77.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi)approving this item as amended.
' Item K. New Business
1. TO-2016-75 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for Crestview
Country Club,281 Shoemaker Lane,Agawam,MA(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
2. TO-2016-76 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for 342, Inc. d/b/a
Murphy's Pub,664 Suffield Street,Agawam,MA(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee, next Agenda.
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3. TO-2016-77 -An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Chris Auto South,207
' Main Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
1 4. TO-2016-78 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE for Elias Auto, 1123,
Suffield Street,Agawam,MA (Clerk)
' Referred to Administrative Committee, next Agenda.
5. TO-2016-79 - An Order appropriating funds from Wastewater Retained Earnings Account to the
General Fund(Mayor)
Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
6. TO-2016-80 -An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for Agawam Bowl,
LLC,359-363 Walnut Street Ext.,Agawam,MA(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee, next Agenda.
7. TO-2016-81 - An Order granting or renewing Automatic Amusement LICENSE for Agawam Bowl,
LLC,359-363 Walnut Street Ext.,Agawam,MA(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
Item L. Any other matter that may legally come before the City Council.
' All the councilors each wished everyone a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. Councilor Suffriti also
wished good luck to the AHS football team during the annual Thanksgiving rivalry game. He also reminded everyone
that he wants more information on Games & Lanes whether we have to put together a Redevelopment Authority or
something because this cannot continue. The Police Department cannot go in and kids are breaking in. Someone will
get hurt! Councilor Mineo agreed and Councilor Theroux suggested placing an item on the Council Agenda or having
a workshop with Administration and the owner, Planning etc. to try to solve the situation. Councilor Calabrese also
sent condolences to Bob Magovern at the death of his brother. Councilor Letellier reminded everyone of the annual
Rotary luncheon at Storrowton at 12.15 with West Springfield elected officials and rotary. She also suggested asking
the Planner who is also a land attorney to send a memo on Games & Lanes to see what our options are. So sad that
only when the Council pushes for an answer does the Administration provide a response. Council President Cichetti
noted that we received a response to our HAP memo and will put together a workshop as suggested. How would
Tuesday,November 29d'be for everyone? Please let Barbara know if this will not work for you.
SItem M. Adjournment.
' The Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded. Meeting was adjourned.
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