CC MTG MINUTES AUGUST 14 2017 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
' Minutes dated August 14, 2017
The Special Meeting was called to order by Council President Cichetti at 7:00pm in the Community Room at the
Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam.
Item A. Roll Call
ROLL CALL—9 PRESENT,2 ABSENT
Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: Cecilia Calabrese, George Bitzas, Paul Cavallo, Council
President James Cichetti, Gina Letellier, Donald Rheault, Robert Rossi, Anthony Suffriti and Richard Theroux.
Councilors Johnson and Mineo were absent. With 9 present, there was a quorum.
Item B. Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allekiance.
Council President Cichetti asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item C.
1. TR-2017-49 - A Resolution authorizing the adoption of Orders of Taking for the Morgan
Sullivan Bridge Project under the authority of Section 14 of Chapter 40 and Chapter 79 and
' Chapter 84 of the General Laws for the construction and maintenance of the Morgan Sullivan
Bridge Project (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
Motion to approve made by Councilors Rheault, Rossi and Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Bitzas. As
Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Cavallo provided his report stating that the committee met
with Town Engineer, Michelle Chase and Solicitor Patrick Toney who provided a very detailed presentation
' to the committee and Full Council. They reviewed what land was being taken by the town as well as which
land MassDOT was handling. They have worked with the businesses and residents as well. Offer letters
went out and there are a few businesses negotiating with the town. There is a three year appeal process.
•' There are many easements with utilities as well as others. Some citizens and business owners expressed
their concerns about police involvement and the hope that communication will improve. Discussion began
with Councilor Bitzas stating he was glad to see this finally happening and thinks the intersection will look
very nice. Councilor Letellier wanted to send a big thank you to Michelle Chase for all of her work.
Michelle Chase appreciated that and expressed how difficult and involved the easement process has been.
Councilor Rossi noted that some business owners were not yet on board with this to which Michelle Chase
' reiterated that there was a three year financial appeal process. Councilor Cavallo expressed concern about
the CSX railroads and the proposed message boards. Michelle responded that the state has some proprietary
issues and they are not as on board as the town is regarding CSX message boards however she will be
' pushing to get these done. Councilor Letellier also noted that the construction will cause increased traffic
issues at the Rt 57 rotary as traffic will be rerouted. Councilor Suffriti mentioned everyone should reach out
to local legislators to get the message boards installed.
' The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT ) approving Councilors Johnson and Mineo a rovin the item.
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• Item D. Adiournment.
The Motion to adjourn was moved by Councilor Letelllier and seconded all around. Meeting was adjourned at
7:15pm.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
' Minutes dated September S, 2017
Meeting was called to order by Council President Cichetti at 7:00pm in 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, Council
President James Cichetti, Christopher Johnson, Gina Letellier, Council Vice President Joseph Mineo, Donald Rheault,
Robert Rossi,Anthony Suffriti and Richard Theroux. With 1 present,there was a quorum.
. Item B. Moment of Silence and the Pled e a Alle iance.
Council President Cichetti asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item C. Citizen's Speak Time
The following citizens spoke:
+ Corinne Wingard spoke about the Meet the Candidate nights on October 3rd for all City Council candidates and
' October 4th for mayoral candidates. It will be a "meet and greet" forum at the Agawam Public Library from
5:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Charlene Clark—spoke about the speed bump issue in the area of Paul Revere Drive in Feeding Hills
• Joseph Moore—spoke about the opioid crisis and thanked mayoral candidate James Cichetti for releasing his 5
point plan and would like to be a part of the discussion to get rid of the stigma and shame associated with this
disease
• AFD Chief Alan Sirois—asked for support of TR-2017-48 and replacing the outdated fire trucks
• William Clark — spoke about storm drain problem in town and the lack of investment in infrastructure;
questioned the use of Chapter 90 funds on the Morgan Sullivan Bridge easements; asked for support for TOR-
�' 2017-7 Capital Improvement Planning Committee saying it was a good idea and can help communication;
questioned the letter of no opposition to Mr. Flores plan to put in a medical marijuana facility in town when
RMD Herbology did not receive the same; and asked for attention to be paid to Valley Brook Park in Feeding
Hills.
Item D. Minutes
' 1. Regular Council Meeting—August 7,2017
Motion to approve made by Councilor Theroux and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. Voice vote approved noting the
' abstention of Councilor Calabrese.
2. Special Council Meeting—August 14,2017
Motion to approve made by Councilor Theroux and seconded by Councilors Suffriti and Cavallo. Voice vote
approved noting the abstentions of Councilors Johnson and Minco.
�i .item E._Declaration from Council Prestdent
None.
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Item F._Presentation of Petitions,Memorials& Remonstrances
1. TR-2017-48 - A Resolution to appropriate and authorize borrowing in the amount of$1,290,675.88
for engine replacement and fleet improvement project (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen) (Referred to
Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. As Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Johnson provided the report stating that Chief Sirois explained the need to replace the current
2008 engines as front line apparatus. Chief Sirois indicated that the 2008 engines would undergo some work to repair
rust and be utilized as backup pieces while the 1996 engines will be retired. The amount requested is based on a state
bid program that allows municipalities to price new apparatus without the need to develop detailed specifications. The
new engines would be manufactured by Pierce and the price quote included updating and upgrading equipment for the
new engines, as well as, rust repair work on the existing engines. Councilor Theroux made a motion to send a positive
recommendation to the Council which was seconded by Councilor Cavallo and the vote was approved by a 3 yes 0 no
and 2 absent vote. Councilor Johnson thanked the Chief for his very detailed presentation and back up. Councilor
Cavallo also noted that the Chief always comes to the City Council well prepared and it is appreciated.
' The vote was 11 YES,0 NO approving the item.
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Item G. Report of Council Committees
None.
' Item H. Elections
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None.
Item I. Public Hearings
1. PH-2017-8 (TOR-2017-9) - An Ordinance to amend Chapter t80 of the Code of the Town of
Agawam — Temporary Moratorium on recreational marijuana establishments (Sponsored by Mayor
Cohen) (Tabled 8/7/17)(1 of 2 readings) (Referred to Legislative Committee)
Motion to remove the item from the table made by Councilor Theroux and seconded by Councilors Johnson and
Suffriti. Voice vote was unanimous removing the item from the table. Motion to approve the first reading made by
i Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Letellier. Council President declared the Public Hearing open.
Neither the sponsor nor anyone else came forward to present the item or to speak in favor. No one spoke in favor in
name only either. Billy Chester spoke in opposition stating there should be no debate as the voters voted no and hoped
the Council would not go against the majority vote. William Clark stated we should be voting on banning or not
banning these establishments instead of wasting time on a moratorium. No one spoke in opposition name only.
Council President declared the Public Hearing closed. As Chair of the Legislative Committee, Councilor Theroux
provided his report stating that his committee made a Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full
Council made be Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilor Rheault. The vote was 3 YES, 0 NO, 2
ABSENT (Councilors Bitzas and Calabrese). He also noted that the Council needs to stop and look at what
' we need in town. Even though the town did not vote for this, it passed statewide. This moratorium gives us
time to protect our community. Councilor Rossi is against the item as there is no need for this moratorium.
The House Bill details it quite well and provides for a moratorium statewide. This is rather redundant. It
makes more sense to meet with all the Department Heads to craft an ordinance that addresses this. Councilor
Johnson shared some of Councilor Rossi's concerns. The state indeed already has a moratorium in place.
He is more concerned that this moratorium conflicts with state law. Should we amend this to match the state
moratorium until 2019? Councilor Johnson believes that the majority of people voted on legalization of
marijuana—not as to whether or not a facility should be in town. He would like to see a question asking the
voters whether or not they want recreation marijuana sales in the Town of Agawam placed on the November
ballot. His thought process is either (1) amend the date on the ordinance to December 31, 2019 or (2) defeat
it and then place the question on the ballot. Councilor Bitzas agrees with Councilor Johnson but thinks we
should act this evening and then find out. Councilor Calabrese applauded Councilor Johnson for
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highlighting the simple remedy which makes sense. Councilor Theroux said the MMA suggested and
recommended that communities pass a moratorium. We should probably do what Councilor Rossi suggested
and look into town zoning however he did agree that the ordinance should be amended. Councilor Letellier
agreed that the MMA has been extremely helpful with this as well as with solar. She would like to have a
public hearing or town forum to see what the people want and get an item on the ballot. We should act
appropriately rather than acting quickly. Councilor Johnson noted we need to ask the Law Department if this
is consistent with the state and favors placing an item on the November ballot. Councilor Johnson made the
Motion to amend §180-147(B) to change the effective date from July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 which
was seconded by Councilor Bitzas. Councilor Rossi reiterated not to lose sight that we need to do something
soon and Councilor Rheault agreed. Councilor Cavallo said the community needs to get involved and is in
favor of public input.
The vote on the amendment was 10 YES, 1 NO (Councilor Rossi) approving the amendment.
The vote on the main motion as amended was 10 YES, 1 NO (Councilor Rossi) approving the first reading as
amended.
2. PH-2017-9(ZC-2017--3) - Petition for Zone Change by Vitally Hrom for property located at 1178
Suffield Street, Agawam from Industrial to Residence B—Public Hearing date set for September 18, 2017
(Referred to Legislative Committee)
Motion to table this item until the Public Hearing on September 18, 2017 made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by
Councilor Johnson. Voice vote unanimously approved. The item was tabled.
3. PH-2017-10 (ZC-2017-4) - Petition for Zone Change by Halladay Farm Trust for property located at
311 Shoemaker Lane from Agricultural to Industrial B and Residential A-3 District- Public Hearing date
set for September 18,2#17(Referred to Legislative Committee)
4 Motion to table this item until the Public Hearing on September 18, 2017 made by Councilor Rheault and seconded.by
Councilor Johnson. Voice vote unanimously approved. The item was tabled.
4. PH-2017-11 (TOR-2017-10) - An Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of Agawam Zoning
ordinances to add solar energy systems (Sponsored by Councilors Cichetti, Mineo and Suffriti) (Two
Readings Required)—Public Hearing date set for September 18,2017(Referred to Legislative Committee)
Motion to table this item until the Public Hearing on September 18, 2017 made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by
Councilor Letellier. Voice vote unanimously approved. The item was tabled.
Item J. Old Business
1. TOR-2017-7 - An Ordinance to Add Section 3-8.7 to the Code of the Town of Agawam entitled
Capital Improvement Planning Committee (Sponsored by Councilors Cichetti, Mineo and Suffriti)
(Tabled 8/7117) (Second and Final Reading) (Referred to Finance and Legislative Committees)
' Motion to remove the item from the table made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Johnson. Voice vote
was unanimous removing the item from the table. Motion to approve the second reading made by Councilor Letellier
' and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. Councilor Cavallo thinks this would be a good trove for the town regardless who
is in the mayor's seat next year. This provides improved communication with the administration. Councilor Rossi
agreed with the intent however challenges the legality and believes it to be in violation of the Charter. He feels the
procedures are invalid and illegal. Councilor Letellier said there are two clear sides. She believes it to be
complimentary and NOT contrary to the Charter. This in no way changes the Charter — it just adds to the
communication. Right now there is no mechanism to hear from the people. This is NOT adversarial — it is only
adversarial if the Mayor does not want to talk with us which is how it is now. Councilor Mineo noted that it mirrors
our charter and is a good tool. It gives the people a voice at the table. Councilor Rheault also did NOT see how or
where it conflicted with the Charter. He would think it's a matter of if you believe it to be a necessity but said it was
not contrary to the Charter. Councilor Johnson concurs with Councilor Rheault in that it in no way is conflicting with
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to the Charter and said the vote is if it is necessary which he believes it to be. He also concurred with Councilor
Letellier in that it is complimentary to the Charter, Councilor Letellier noted the the Law Department did act and send
their opinion. Councilor Rossi made a Point of Information that it added Section 3 to the Charter to which Councilor
Johnson quickly noted that there was no Point of Interest as it specifically states "add Section 3 to the Code of the
Town of Agawam" not the Charter. Councilor Theroux stated that he was correct in the sense that the Capital
Improvement Plan is in the Charter. Councilor Letellier made valid points for more input for the public. Hopefully
with the new administration in January, the Council could have a seat at the table and hopefully set additional
parameters and have more input with the process. The process indeed should be more defined and refined. Councilor
Cavallo expressed confusion. We are trying to be proactive and should move forward with this. Councilor Theroux
said the City Council has the final say on the Capital Improvement Plan anyway.
The vote was 7 YES (Councilors Calabrese, Cavallo, Cichetti, Johnson, Letellier, Mineo and Suffriti), 3 NO
(Councilors Rheault, Rossi and Theroux), 1 PRESENT(Councilor Bitzas)defeating the second and final reading.
2. TO-2017-28 -Voucher List for MMA Annual Dues S5,434.00(Referred to Finance Committee)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Letellier. As Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Johnson provided the report stating that the funding provides for the town's membership in the
Massachusetts Municipal Association which includes the Council and Mayor. Councilor Theroux made a motion to
send a positive recommendation to the Council which was seconded by Councilor Cavallo and the vote was approved
by a 3 yes 0 no and 2 absent vote.
The vote was 11 YES, 0 NO approving the item.
Item K. New Business
1. TR-2017-50 - A Resolution authorizing the posting of the warrant for the Town Primary Election on
October 10,2017 and the Town General Election on November 7,2017 (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
•' Next Agenda.
2. TR-2017-51 - A Resolution accepting a FY2018 Traffic Enforcement Grant in the amount of
' $10,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPPS) to the Town of Agawam
Police Department(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
•� Referred to the Finance Committee, next Agenda.
Item L. Any other matter that may legally come before the City Council.
Councilor Cavallo asked Council President to inquire about the cell service which has not changed since the Verizon
cell tower went in and Verizon ensured better service in the Silver Street area. He also wished the students good luck
• in the new school year. The Full Council wished all the students and teachers a great year and reminded everyone to
' drive safely. Councilor Theroux asked Council President to invite the appropriate members of the administration to
discuss concerns with the Walnut Street area and reminded everyone that we need to be working on the Agawam
Shopping Center. Councilor Calabrese is keeping her eye on Ceasar's and wondered what was happening with that.
' Councilor Mineo noted he resolved his cell phone issues by changing carriers. Councilor Letellier expressed
' disappointment with the Chamber in having a mayoral debate that is charging the public to attend. It should be open to
the public however she has not received a response from the Chamber. Councilor Cavallo also said the times were not
' good for most people anyway as they have to work. Councilor Letellier acknowledged that but the bigger problem was
charging for the debate. It should have been rethought. Councilor Suffiiti reminded Councilor Theroux that he was on
the BMI Committee with a meeting on this coming Tuesday, 9/12 at 5,30 in the Peirce Room of the Library if he or
1 anyone would like to attend. Better to start there for more information. Councilor Rossi was grateful that some people
are interested in business growth in town but agreed with Mr. Clark regarding the parks especially Valleybrook and
Meadowbrook parks and asked for a memo to be sent to the Mayor and Chris Sparks — he wants these neighborhood
parks up and running. Council President noted that there is currently a survey online regarding parks and recreational
needs in the town.
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AItem M. Adiournment.
The Motion to adjourn was moved by Councilor Theroux and seconded all around. Meeting was adjourned at 8:1 1pm.
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Tau-7at7-7
AN ORDINANCE TO ADD Sill 3-8.7 pursuant to sub-serhon(C)beow. Any capital funding request that Is at variance from the
TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM ENTITLED
CAPITAL IMPROWMENT PLANNING OOMMrr EE Capital Improviament Planning Committee's written recommendation shall be accompanied by
01 (Sponsored by Colordlors.1ames CEchadirWi ni ph Minmeard Antha wsuffenil a written psilliication of the variance,including a comparison of the cost-benefit aa*sis for
[heaHected project.
WHEREAS,it is essential to the future fiscal health of our city that appropriate planning
take piece regarding proposed capital improvement projects; R, The Capital improvement Planning Comirl shall study all proposed capital proleas
WHEREAS,there needs to be better communication and transparency between the and Improvements Invohdna major nonrecurring tanpble assets and projects which:(a)are
adminatra[IDn,the school department and the City Council regarding proposed capital
purchased or undertaken a[intervals of not less than five(5)yours;{bi have a useful life of a
mprtrvern-t projects;
• WHEREAS,the creation of a Capital Impovement Planning Committee will foster leadfl-e 51 yeam.and(c)are estimated to cost over ten thousand($14.WD.DO}dollars.
greater communication and allow all the stakeholders w our community to participate in the
capital planning processfor Agawarn sfutum, C. The Capital Improvemm e Program prepared birthe Maya in accordance with Section s-
WHEREAS,A is in the best interests of the City of Agawam to create a Capital 3 of the Agawam Home Rule Charter shalt indude a section which includes the written
Improvement Planning Committee to assist the Mayer and City Council in the planning and
implementation of capital projectspn Agawam;and recommendations of the Capital improvement Planning Committee regarding all proposed
NOW THEREFORE,THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves,ordains and enacts the capital projects which meet the requiremenmof sub section R abose-
fdbwing addHEon to Chapter 3 of the Code oFthe Torn of Apwam:
M All department heeds,boards,commission and/orcommictass,including the Maya and
fi 341.7 Capital Improwmem Planning Committee the School Committee,shall by January 1"of each year give the Capital Improvement Harming
a There shall de estabi�hed a tt,,,Md a known as ttte Capital lmV WtmetR Planning Committee,on a farm Prepared by it Information Including but not llmhad to,an evplarwton
Committee which shall be comprised of the following individuals,or their designees: lay the of the need for the project;an analysis that klemifles the cost estimation of additional
Treasurer/Collector,(bl the Writing Maintenance Director;It)the Superintendent of Public operatgnal and personnel rusts assomatad with the project and the proposed source of
works;(d)the Director of Parks and Recreation;lei the CAy Co rnal President;(fl the School funding for the capital Project,for ah requested capital projects which meet the requirements
• Supermtendem;and(g)a School Committee member. The Capital Improvement Planning of cub-section R above whleh are to be included in the upcoming Capital Improvement
Committee shall provide recommendations,in writing to the Mayor and the City Council program.
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E. In preparing firs recommendations,the Capital Improvement PLarming Committee shall
consider the relative need,impact,timing and cost of the proposed capital prolms and tJw
effect each will have or the financial position of theeity.No appropriation shall be voted for a
capital Prole=t a'#ss the wapmed capkat pio*ct is catssi iamd fist by the Cap"
Improvement Planning Committee, or the Committee slug first have submitted a
recommendaton for the proles to the Mayor and the City Cuuncg,escept In case of an
. emergency prajea.
DATED THIS_OF_a017_
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
lames P_—"I,Presitlent
APPROVEDAS TO FORM AND LECALmY
Paidck M.ToaeY,Saletar
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TR-2817-48
Rearolutioa to Appropriaee mad Auehnrin Rartnwing in the Amount of
51,290,675.08 for Pontine Repinreamt and Fleet lmpruvemeat Project
(Spowsneed by Mayor R&hard A Cohen)
VF•N1SRF.AS,the capital inrprorcment fundingprnjeet.-nti[1cd Engine Replacement and
sleet]mprnver u Protect w illcom't Chu:MH601r 11vo Ilttrdzed Naety Tltousanl Six Hm)dsrd
Seventy Fiyc Dollars and eighty Eight Cents(1,29f1,675.88);and
W1WREASr The Lingine Vt pl wmcnt artd Fleet Improvement Project will rover the
eons oVTeplacing Firs Fngincs'L'tvee and Four which hale been in curttinanus,c ice xinee
3496;and
WHERF-US,''The Elgure Repliccnsera and I lco Jnnp orcment Program will r wcr the
costs of main siting Fine Engines One and Twu which coil:he ruhtted to rese:ue status and used
by the Agawam C:ail Firelighters:and
WHEREAS,tine Mitlim Nim(y Three Tftnasand Three hundred Fdkp Eeghl
D llara(S1 0933S8'Q0)is necessary for the purchase of two neov Vim brigietes for the.Agawiun
Fire Depanment;and
W1ICRRAS,one 3laadred filly Seven Tho-sud Tirrec Hundtcd Scvcnrecn Ooliara and
Highly Fight Cent,($117,317.88)is necessary for equipment o)uulfit the new Ei rngirtes;:urd
Hundred Se�enty Fire)Mlv,oral V>gb1,y Fight C1nts6l,29%67S.FA)antler ili.G.L.e.44 17 tor
WMIIRF..AS,Tarty 71x,uwrnl Dollars 440. 6.99)is rwemry lot;zest mitigalim! any oikerP bling legisla,.a.Any prtn,ium received by t1e'1'own upon the We.bony Iwndx,c
expenses to exiendthe lire 16 plug years of'll,e'I awn of Agawarti s icon misdngT ire Engines r.X-appms4,1 h}this rcrerdutksn,I-,anysrrch prcraium applied to the pa,ym nt of the eosr of
for book up purposes;and issuance of aw-h lwnds or nuley may he applied W the payment oi uos4'appmved by tfus
resolution m acwolsaee w'Ji Chapw 44 Seniors 24)ofthe General tav:x,therrhv rcd.ing the
SVIIERFAS,a Forty Thousand t?af Jar(540,00U.WJ discnunt wit)be appkcd it amuum authorized to be burrowed to pay such—1,by a likt aatoum.
payment is nude within fifteen days of mccuting the vcnux:t;and DMED this day of ,2017
WIIERRFAS,it is v:the hea interests oi'the C iy of Agawan,and its citizens to replace PPR ORDER Or THG AGAWANI CITY CO17NClL
and tevirali?x The Sown of AgawLn's Vise Lit-incs and to ippropmle-6 a,nhoricc barrewirtg
in the arnuunt of Onc Ullion Two hundred Ninety Thousand Six Hundred seventy live Dollars
and Eighty F.ight Ceuta(1,2911,675 Rg)for the Engine ReplAcenter:l aM Flo:l[snprovcmcnt
Projeu.
Junes Y.C:iel,etlr,Pruident
NOW THRRF.PORE 7 HF:AC.Aw:AM CCI'Y COn CIL f IEREBY RESOLVES TO
ALM MIZE THE FOLLOWING'
APYROV-M AS TO CORM AND LEGP.LITY
Otte Million Two hiundred Ninety I hausand Six llunched$wenty Firc Dollars and F.ighq Fight �....if
Cents(Sl,290,675.88)is appropriated for funding ncc project entitled Emmm[ ons kepia�inetu and /�_�f'�r,/'
Vim lmpwvement Pnujml,an m ,ca d further,[hat to eet this appropriation.the 1surcr.with the
apprurat nfthc Maya-,is elstl,rsrixd to bmow 0,,:e'.tlilbon Twu Ifundred Nimly Th.-and Sk P:—k M.Toney,City Solicitor
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ZC-2U17-3
PF,TITSOH FOR ZONE CHANCE BY OWNER,VJTALAY HAI M FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT J 1711 SLF'FIELD 91-REE f FROM IN D11-51MIAL TO RESIDENTIAL:B
.� WRRRLAS,Vitally Hsom is the CyantcxrPctitkneer of a parcel of land situated at 1173
Nuffield Street,Agawam,13sanpckn Courtly,Mawehuxns,(See Hampden Cooley Registry of
Deeds Docunneu 2W,M3,C'Cf 37136)whiehis cur m;lp amid Indcs[rial,and
W RildtEAS,Vtttdiy drain llrsirestn change a,neng o11he subject property from the
earrcnt ctass,tkadnn uRrduslrid w the Rcd ltrdial B cia0ficmi4n;and
WHEREAS,4'[C:diy ff no pe[ictuns die Cur}ofAgawam Ina}k—the acirery ofsubjeet
prapenv to be rczma,d as R�skl..Gal H;cod
July 17,M7
WHFRG!k5,the caning clnnngc is heuig requested to allory far ntiliratian of the propeny
I� 6tr is highest and best use;crud
WFIEREAS,a is in die best inmc%of the City ofAgaw;tm to change the wni%Qf tbc
property]ceatcd at 1178 Suffield 5t7ret,Agawam.MA from the curler elassifitxdon of
V01 CHFl2—c lTY C()1:WCTL Induvtwl m the RPsidem.l B classilieatioa
NOW THI;RKFORE,the Agawam City C'nuncil hereby reaalyes to change the waing
of the subject prnfnxy ImMM at 117E SuM ld sum.Agawam.MA frum the current
elo,hiwliun of Indusuial to the Itesidcruial B classificalinn
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fuereat Oxner:Vitally llrom
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Vondat n; t'1a55?:eh-netts N9tet:ILipiyl.A56oCidli.an Asxcssor's Pared ID:I5_Wt cod 151.14,uhtrh i,auached hereto as k'xhihit R and
Annuhi glee.711 i 17--6.'Slh'1$ incmporatnd h..rern by rerecerrre.
Org.frl i 112 Owed this`day
Ubi.#52170 PER ORDER OF ME A0A1VAM Cfl'Y CCJfJN0L
ln'v, ]l4D32 55,434A
TOTAL. SSAM-00 Junes P.Cicheai,P raident
APPROVED AS TO TORM AND j k:G ALtT'Y
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Pntriak M.Toner,City Sn]iciwr
TOR-1017.10
AN ORDINANCE.TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAW AM ZONING
ORDINANCES TO ADD SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
(Spoiawced by Catmcdors James P Cichetti,doaeph Mined and Anncffky R.Srlidid)
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PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE BY HALLADAY FARM TRUST FOR PROPERTY WHEREAS,purguint to M.G_L-Chapter 44A°y3,the ki await City C:outtc0 may
LOCATED AT,11,SHOEMAKER LANE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO INDUSTRIAL Propose anmtd o"n"ornddi"to the Agawam Loning Cody,and
B AND RFAMEATIALA-3 DISTRICT WHEREAy., gS)Sto ns,motoring nmmia gomd mound olacneCy
installations,am curtcmly not dcfined,regulated or referenced m thr Agnwarn Zaming Code;and
4i'HER&45,the Town of Agawam currently does run have in place an ordinance to
WHBREAS,Hafladay Farm Trost is the owner ofpstcala of land known as"Paul r provide standards for the placement,design,eorstnrctiern.riperation.monitorin*rmdification
and"Parcel2"]mawnas Al l Shoemaker Lane,Agawam,Hampden Comity,10--limintsi;and and removal of t onarri vial ygtsttnd mourned solar energy systems that addresses public hoahh,
safety end welfare and minimises impacts on scenic,naural and bistorio usarvaees and also
WHEREAS,Halladay Farm Trust desierx tokeep tli—u irsg of rheaubjeci property provides adcquatc finarrcial a,rarenec for the eventual decemimissioninguf such instadlions nor
"Parcel I'ofdta ntrrtmt clanviSmtinn nfEnidenlial A-3("Puce)1");and is it addressed anysvhem within the Agawam 7.tming Cade:and
WHEREAS,Hatladay Farm Trust rksires to chargeyoiing of tlic subject property WHEREAS,tl is ini the best WerW of the Town Df Agasvam m amend the Cnde of the
"Parch T'from the cumm classifcatu.n ufAp-Rum!(�Parcal 2`)lo ludustrial B end Town o(Agawam m add Solar Energy Syatmos and
Residential A-l;aM NOW'IHEREFORF.,the Agaw;mrt City Council hereby resolves.onhrins and aimnds
WHEREAS,the xining change from kyricultuml in hadustrial i)and Rcsidunial A-1 and eructs tls attached Arliele XXI entitled Solar finergy Sy'skms w be invTW into the Code of
will alines'fetrtia bt$ineas d-doMent of the parcel;and the Town of Agawam.
WHEREAS,Halladay Fans Trost petitions the City ofAllawam to aUowthc majority of DATED THIS_DAY OF .2017.
the subject property"Pared 2"to be rczmed as Indrsteni.a;and
WHEREAS,Halladay Fun Trust pe itioes the City,(Agawmn to a11„w the inithern PER ORDER OF THE ACAWAM CITY COUNCIL
pnniar,irbe nt6ject ptnpeny"Parcel 2"to be rezoned to R-denial A-I;and
W HEREAS,it is in the host intr..ew;ofthe CAy of Agawam ks change the tuning of I11
• SFm=zker Ivor,Ap.wmi,Hampden Comity,MaaasAusensio ladustdal B and Rosidenual A-3
in its entirety. Iattxs P.Ciclwtti,limsukta
NOW THEREFORE.,the Agawam City Courial baby yesojr to charge the aning m,
the Following parcelof lard from AgrlcNtaral to Indua a rial B Ind RddcrHd3 A- Distriel:
APPROVED AS TO FOR1I AND LEGALITY
(',.'cart Owner Halnaday Fans s ae
Property Addrere:3 tl Shoemaker Lare.Agawam,Haapilm County.Massachusetu.
Aannaor'a Pared ID:i and 2 which the paresis ofland arc further dcacribcd isb m t
' ••A'wbioh is atwclwlhrcto atd:noopoated be.—by reference. —...-... __ ... ._.... .
Dd W this_day,d ,2017. Patrick M.Taney,Solmikr•
rR-2H17-sl
• A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A FFY 2018 TRAFFIC ENFOR('FMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
S10,000.00 FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY f EOPPS)TO TIl R
TOWN OF ACAWAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Sponsored hs Ylayor Richard A.Cotten)
WHEREAS the Esccutisc Or=of Public Safety and Securuy{EOPPSi has upproved a reimlwrsernem grad for
the I—of Agawam to r Dcmd with the!Hive Wber w Gar P.Be,(Uver Deccmbar 201?.Cock u cr Trekel A4ay
20f8,dad Il—Saber r.,GNr P.Wd Over 4r gun!2014 mnhiliradans under the MY 2013"Traffic Enforcement
Grain program;and
WHEREAS,said grans is to be deiivered to eke Town of Agawam Police Depax=eld for the teimburax rent of
TR-2017;511 funds tined in the following manner.
ARESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POSTLVG OF THE WARRANT FOR THE 1_ Mobl litalinn-Driver Rabe,ar(,it Pulled T1ver in i)�eml—21117
TOWN PRIMARY ELECTION ON OCTOBER 10,2017 AND THE TOW 1%GENERAL 2. Mobilization-Chek It or TSellel in.lI—201 g
ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7,2017 Mobiiimlion-Driver Sober"Get Filled Over in August 2018
f din<forlhe daces:and
WHEREAS,approval has been requested by the City Clerk fox pus hang of the warrant for WHER6A$,said grant is aut9utiad turd uwardvd in winplimice with grant guidelines:and
the Town Primary 6ledion can Odolwr 10,2017 and the Town General Election on November 7,
2017 by the Ek—d of Regixlrmc;and WIIF,REAS,.raid V�ar[guidelines dots nit;-aquae an in-kind match by the To"n ofARawrm;and
• WHEREAS,it is in llre hest inlem,l of ll> Tnwn of Agawan In properly poet said WHEREAS,The City of Agawam desir6 to acceprssiddrait;nnd
warrant fur said ela:tiuns:
H'I1F.REAS,'Ihe City of A,eawam will use lM:grantF iG itriendcrl mid legal purposes:turd
NOW THEREFORE, THE ACAWAM CRY COUNCR, hereby revolves drat WHEREAS,the grant monies'lill include.maximum egrtpmerri award nf&5,(ABh011(;3ve thousand dullan ail W
authodmhm is even toy posting of the Warrant for the Town Prirnary ElW-ion.on Oetobea I G. canto)and a minimm.—Fwcement budget,f liS,000.00(five d,nussrA dollars and nit corn);are
2017 and the Town General Election or November 1,2011, WHEREAS.it is in the hc0 4 safuy-and but ka—i of the City of Agawam and its cif—to accep(the Grant
tier The raecuti-Ufce of;'ublie Safety and Scmvity.
DATED THIS OF ,2017. NOW THEREFORE HE IT RESOLVED,that tkr.Agawam Cry C in nei r-start to M.G.L.e.44 ySA accepts
• PER ORDER OF'fHE A(;AWAM CITY COUNCIL 1hix Rtact ofSW,000.00 irons The Ezceadvr Office of Public Safety and Security for ire Mcrae S-6-nr 6W1%11ed
fhrr0—be,2W7.Cii.-kit017',kar.Alay2018,rrrri Drive Subs GelPo!!ed(her.Ccc—20)8 mobiliall0r,
Dated this dayot" _,201".
lames P.CwhMi,President PFR(WIDER OF THE AGA W AM CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
7smes Ckhcri.N-ident
r-'"t .AFPROYb- AS-fO f•OAh1ti1`11 f,FGALITS'
• Petrick M.'Foney,Sohmilnr
Patrick hL'Toney,Cih Sdicitur
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