CC MTG MINUTES JUNE 19 2017 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAW"CITY COUNCIL
Minutes dated June 19, 2017
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—9 PRESENT,2 ABSENT
•� Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: Cecilia Calabrese, Council President James Cichetti,
Christopher Johnson, Council Vice President Joseph Mineo, Donald Rheault, Robert Rossi, Anthony Suf-riti and
Richard Theroux. Councilors Bitzas, Cavallo and Letellier were absent. With 8 present, there was a quorum.
Councilor Letellier arrived a little late therefore the votes will change to reflect nine councilors present.
Item B. Moment of Silence and the Pledge ofAlleeiance.
Council President Cichetti asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
' Item C. Citizen's Sneak Time
Raymond Pond spoke in support of TR-2017-38.
Item D. mutes
1. Executive Session Meeting—May 15,2017
• Motion to approve was moved by Councilors Rossi and Suffriti and seconded by Councilor Johnson. Voice vote
approved noting the abstention of Councilor Letellier.
2. Regular Council Meeting—June 5,2017
Motion to approve moved by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilor Johnson. Voice vote approved.
Item E. Declaration from Council President
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Item F. Presentation of Petitions.Memorials&Remonstrances
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1. TR 2017-30 - A Resolution to appoint Ron Hamel to the Veterans Council as a lifetime honorary
' member(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Vice President Mineo.
The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
2. TR-2017-31 - A Resolution to appoint Beverly Follis to the Veterans Council as a lifetime honorary
' member(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
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Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilors Letellier and Calabrese.
The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
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3. TR-2017-32 - A Resolution to appoint Christopher Sanchez to the Veterans Council as a lifetime
honorary member(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilors Johnson and Letellier.
The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
4. TR 2017-33 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Howard Safford, 92 Juniper Ridge
Drive, Feeding Hills, MA to the Agawam Liquor License Commission to a term expiring the first
Monday in June,2020(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rheault and seconded by Councilor Letellier.
The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
5. TR-2017-34 - A Resolution accepting a grant in the amount of$8,000.00 from the Secretary of the
Executive Office for Administration and Finance to the Town of Agawam (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
(Referred to Finance Committee)
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Motion to approve made by Councilor Letellier and seconded by Councilor Johnson. As Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Johnson provided his report stating that a motion to make a positive recommendation
to the Full Council was made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cichetti. Discussion
regarding proposed use of funding to expand scanning of existing public documents to add to searchable
database. Motion was approved by a 3 yes 0 no and 3 absent vote.
' The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
G. TR-2017-35 - A Resolution establishing the Annual National Night Out Gift Account pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 §53A (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen) (Referred to Finance
* Committee)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Letellier. As Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Johnson provided his report stating that a motion to make a positive recommendation
to the Full Council was made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cichetti. Motion was
approved by a 3 yes 0 no and 3 absent vote.
The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
' 7. TR-2017-37 - A Resolution appropriating from the Community Preservation Fund and authorizing
the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds for the completion of a Recreation Needs
Assessment and Master Plan (CPA)($82,950.00) (Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Letellier. As Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Johnson provided his report stating that a motion to make a positive recommendation
to the Full Council was made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cichetti. Discussion
regarding completing the entire process including assessment and preparation of plan. Recreation Director
' indicated that he supported the proposal. There was a motion made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded
by Councilor Cichetti to amend the resolution to replace "not to exceed" with "in the amount of in the last
paragraph. Both motions were approved by a 3 yes 0 no and 3 absent vote. Councilor Johnson made a
' Motion to amend the `now therefore' section to remove the `not to exceed' and replace with `in the amount
of and was seconded. The vote for the amendment was 9 yes, 0 no, 2 absent approving the amendment
' The vote was 8 YES, 1 NO (Councilor Rossi), 2 ABSENT (Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo) approving the item as
amended.
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8 TR-2017-38 - A Resolution appropriating from the Community Preservation Fund and authorizing
the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds for the rehabilitation and restoration of the double
doors at the Agawam Historical and Fire House Museum (CPA) ($23,000.00) (Referred to Finance
Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Johnson. As Chair of the
Finance Committee, Councilor Johnson provided his report stating that a motion to make a positive
recommendation to the Full Council was made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cichetti.
The committee reviewed photographs regarding the existing doors and the damage and dry rot in the framing
around them. Motion approved by a 3 yes 0 no and 3 absent vote.
The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
Item G. Report of Council Co itte s
None.
Item H. Elections
None.
Item L Public Hearings
1. PH-2017-5(TR-2017-27) - A Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Operating Budget
for the Town of Agawam (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Johnson. Council President Cichetti
declared the Public Hearing open. There were no speakers in support of the budget or in support name only. There
were no speakers in opposition of the budget or in opposition in name only. Council President Cichetti declared the
' Public Hearing closed.
Amendment#1
#' Discussion began with Councilor Rossi wanting to make an amendment on Paragraph 2 stating it should read
"adoption does not allow". Councilor Rheault seconded the motion. Councilor Johnson suggested striking out the
sentence in its entirety. Councilor Theroux questioned why strike this? Councilor Rossi stated that this was done the
last several years and makes the entire process more transparent. Councilor Theroux suggested the Council let the
department heads do their jabs. Councilor Rossi noted that this was not an indictment and it's just for transfers.
' The vote on Amendment #1 was 8 YES, 1 NO (Councilor Theroux), 2 ABSENT (Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)
approving Amendment#l.
Amendment#2
Councilor Johnson added that this amendment would cap the amount at those transfers exceeding $1000.00. They
' wouldn't have to come to the City Council for smaller amounts. Motion to amend to add amounts not to exceed
$1000.00 made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Theroux.
The vote on Amendment#2 was 9 YES, 0 NO, 2 ABSENT (Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo) approving Amendment
a #2.
Discussion continued with Councilor Johnson stating that in reviewing the budget and the Auditor's report that there
are a tremendous amount of carryovers. This was very confusing. The general thought of carryovers is that they
should be carried over for specific bills not in general. This never used to be general practice to keep carryovers in the
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budget. Councilor Theroux made the Motion to go into Committee as a Whole to hear from Auditor which was
seconded by Councilors Calabrese and Johnson. Voice vote approved. The Council went into Committee as a Whole
where Auditor Cheryl St. John stated that the amount carried over from prior year is spent first. Building Maintenance
' Director Doug White also stated he is trying to reduce that previously held carryover amount each year especially in
the heating and cooling line item. Councilor Johnson noted he was not questioning Doug's practice but his problem is
the actual carryover procedure. Doug White noted his figures depict a 3-4 year average. Councilor Johnson
mentioned it is difficult to figure out the truth in the Mayor's budgeting. Will that$700,000+amount be used this year
or next year? Why not cut it now? Councilor Letellier had the same issue with this item. She stated there is over one
million dollars in carryovers over-budgeted. To her knowledge carryovers were only for bills through July and maybe
August. Doug White replied that the amounts reflect pending projects. Councilor Letellier asked Cheryl if she had a
new report showing current carryovers which Cheryl did not. Councilor Letellier asked if she could go do it now if it
wouldn't take long. Councilor Letellier continued to be troubled with the amount of unused monies in various
i departments ($1,113,131 unused). She noted that was a lot of money when we say we can't even afford four
firefighters. Councilor Theroux said Cheryl is our employee —we should be asking her to explain this. Why would
■ we have that? Why is this allowed? Is it legal? Cheryl St. John stated that each department head provides her with an
amount that they want carried over. Councilor Theroux wanted to know if they are okay in doing this. Cheryl St.John
stated she trusts their judgments that they follow the law they are provided. Sometimes the carryover is an estimate of
the bill or an uncompleted project. He also asked about the large amount that Councilor Letellier mentioned. Cheryl
stated she was given that amount and Doug noted that this was past practice, along with uncertainty for future bills and
is attempting to adjust this line item slowly and feels confident with this cushion. Councilor Theroux noted that
transfers are brought back to the City Council. Council Vice President Mineo asked for Treasurer Laurel Placzek to
join them at the table. Councilor Letellier noted that that would be fine however Laurel did not prepare the carryover
printout — Auditor Cheryl St. John did. Councilor Letellier asked Doug White is he has ever had a year when the
heating cost$1.8million dollars to which he declared no. Councilor Johnson interrupted saying he has to be blunt. He
said this was the biggest pile of `you know what' that he has ever seen. Instead of living within our means, the
I administration has decided to carryover millions of dollars and not a dime of the carryovers have been spent. We
made cuts last year and the administration chose to just ignore us and carryover huge amount from last year. In
essence, the Administration stuck their middle finger at the Council and he feels we are really irrelevant. Councilor
Theroux stated the questions should be not to the administration but to OUR employee Auditor Cheryl St. John who
+' allows these carryovers year after year. He couldn't recall any councilors asking her to keep us informed on any
carryovers. Cheryl stated that she sends monthly reports and the carryovers have always been on those reports.
Councilor Theroux agreed and this information should be of no surprise to any of us. Shame on us for not questioning
it before but tonight was not the night to do this—it should have been weeks ago. Council Vice President Mineo asked
if we NEED all of these carryovers. Treasurer Laurel Placzek noted most carryovers have a bill to support them.
There are special carryover capital improvement fiends that are for ongoing projects. Councilor Theroux noted that our
+, auditor does an excellent job and was surprised there haven't been any questions or complaints about the reports prior
to this. Councilor Johnson stated that the problem is — this isn't the TRUTH. There is no truth in budgeting. The
administration is carrying over monies to create a cushion. If we make cuts again, are they going to laugh and just
carryover mover next year? This is literally a waste of time. The general rule of thumb is you can allow carryovers
and can process bills up to July 15`h or like in Doug White's case with projects, you can estimate the actual projects.
Why would we even make cuts if it doesn't matter? Councilor Rossi stated that we go through this every year and
have asked that this not take place. The Council does not have enough input in the process. I'm less than pleased with
this budget and why cut yard waste but have a cushion or buffers in other places? We cannot continue to have these
overruns as it adds to the tax levy—maybe we should slash or make cuts or just send it back to be reworked? If you
look at the School Budget there is nothing hidden, it's a very good budget however the Operating Budget appears to
' have hidden items and we need to take action. Councilor Theroux again stated our Auditor is in charge of carryovers.
Doug White noted he is working in the direction of diminishing his carryover. Councilor Theroux stated in his opinion
is is not the right time to question this. The time was at the budget workshops which he claims he attended. Councilor
Johnson noted it was not just the carryovers. The budget is riddled with it causing a 3 %a % increase in taxes. When
there is hundreds of thousands, if not millions, floating—there is absolutely no truth in budgeting and in his opinion,
the administration will do whatever they want anyway. Councilor Letellier stated that due to the $1.13million in
unspent fuel and heat accounts and also that DPW Director Chris Golba stated it will take approximately 92 years to
complete our sidewalks in town, the Fire Department needs four more firefighters which we could fund with these
unspent monies, as well as the tax title and blighted properties line item—they spent 0%of the money that they made a
' big deal for us to pass — those are the reasons she is voting no on this budget. Councilor Theroux said Councilor
Letellier wasn't even at the budget meetings. Councilor Letellier noted she had the floor and did in fact attend one of
the meetings and clarified that Councilor Theroux wasn't even at the June 5`h budget meetings so he shouldn't talk.
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This is something she questions every year. Councilor Theroux reiterated if she had these questions she should have
asked them before. Councilor Calabrese made a Motion to come out of Committee as a Whole and seconded by
Councilor Johnson. Councilor Calabrese is also voting no and suggest not voting until the commonwealth sets their
own budget or vote on a few cuts. Councilor Johnson stated if we don't act it gets deemed appropriate as submitted.
Councilor Letellier mentioned they could operate on a 1112 budget for three months until we passed the budget.
Mayor commented off microphone from audience. Councilor Theroux asked why now? Why so late? For him, he
believes the questions should be asked along the way. Councilor Johnson respected Councilor Theroux's rights
however disagreed and stated that tonight was indeed the night to make any cuts and ask these questions. We can
propose and vote on cuts however they will be symbolic at best. Councilor Letellier made a Point of Information. If
Cheryl St. John printed out the General Fund on 6/5/17 (ending on May 31, 2017)then the first budget hearing on that
evening could not reflect our questions as we had just received that information. Council Vice President stated that
you would think the administration would know ail of this ahead of time. Why are they allowing this again? At this
point, you would think they would have corrected this.
Cut#1
Councilor Johnson made a Motion to cut $25,000.00 from Admin Building Line item #11222-52110 which was
seconded by Councilor Rheault.
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The vote on Cut#1 was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving Cut#1.
Cut#2
Councilor Johnson made a Motion to cut $50,000 from Motor Vehicle Maintenance Line Item #14903-52130 which
was seconded by Councilor Rheault. Councilor Theroux said at this time there isn't back up information from the
department head. Councilor Johnson noted that at the June 5 h meeting Chris Golba explained it.
The vote on Cut#2 was 9 YES 0 NO 2 ABSENT Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo approving Cut#2.
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Cut#3
Councilor Johnson made a Motion to cut $75,000.00 from Blighted Line Item #16602-57710 which was seconded by
Councilor Rheault. There is a receivership program created just for this reason and it shouldn't cost the town any
money. The town should take advantage of that program like surrounding communities.
The vote on Cut#3 was 8 YES, 1 NO (Councilor Theroux), 2 ABSENT (Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo) approving
Cut#3.
Cut#4
Councilor Johnson made a Motion to cut $150,000.00 from Capital Line Items#16610-58949 for the Early Childhood
�} Education Schematic. This should be coming to us for bonding and it's like putting the cart before the horse. It's not a
' question of whether or not he supports the ECC because he does—this is a $10 - $11 million budget and why would
we pay for plans when we haven't even approved this yet. Councilor Rheault seconded the Motion. Councilor
Theroux noted he couldn't disagree more—there is a need and would like to see a well thought out plan.
The vote on Cut#4 was 7 YES, 2 NO (Councilors Rossi and Theroux), 2 ABSENT (Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)
approving Cut#4.
' Councilor Johnson noted he hesitates to make a cut to the Building Maintenance line item as he appreciate Doug
White's efforts in reducing it.
The vote was now taken on TR-2017-27 as amended.
The vote was 3 YES (Councilor Johnson, Mineo and Theroux), 6 NO (Councilors Calabrese, Cichetti, Letellier
Rheault,Rossi and Suffriti),2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)defeating TR-2017-27 as amended.
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Councilor Johnson asked for an explanation of moving on now that the budget was defeated. He believed we would
# have to have a special meeting and offered to work with the Administration. He strongly believed at the end of the
day, we need an approved budget. Councilor Theroux moved to go into Committee as a Whole to ask those questions
to the Solicitor. The Motion was not seconded. Councilor Letellier preferred to see the Solicitor's opinion in writing.
Councilor Theroux noted that time was a factor. Councilor Johnson asked to get the Solicitor's opinion in writing
tomorrow. A short ten minute recess was taken at 8:40pm.
**TEN MINUTE RECESS"
The Council reconvened and Council President Cichetti called the meeting to order at 8:50pm.
' 2. PH-2017-6(TR-2017-36) - A Resolution to adopt a Housing Production Plan (Sponsored b
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j Councilors James P.Cichetti and Christopher C.Johnson)
Public Hearing was declared open by Council President Cichetti. Presentation was made by Jennifer M. Goldson
regarding this item. Elisabeth Stanislawski, Corinne Wingard and Vin Ronghi all spoke in favor and Paul
' Jennings and Sue Drumm spoke in favor in name only. No one spoke in opposition or in opposition name
only. Council President Cichetti declared the Public Hearing closed. Proceeded with questions by the
Council. Councilor Johnson noted it was a lengthy plan and thought the Council should take additional time
to review. Councilor Theroux mentioned his overall concern with this being a 1960's statute. Councilor
Johnson made a Motion to table for the opportunity to review and discuss this which was seconded by
Councilor Theroux. Councilor Theroux asked since we would be having a Special Meeting on Thursday
night could this item be added to that Agenda. Councilor Rossi noted he would need more time that just a
# few days. Councilor Calabrese noted our next meeting was on July 10t'.
' The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)tabling the item until July 10,2017.
Item J. Old Business
TOR-2017-6 - An Ordinance Authorizing Departmental Revolving Funds for FY2018 (Sponsored by
Mayor Cohen)(2 of two readings)(Referred to Finance and Legislative Committees)
Motion to approve the second and final reading made by Councilor Johnson and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.
#, The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the second and final reading.
2. TO-2017-25 - Order granting or renewing a LICENSE for an Automatic Amusement Device(s) for
' Six Flags New England located at 1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA. 01001 (Clerk) (Referred to
Administrative Committee)
r Motion to approve made by Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilor Calabrese. As Vice Chair of the
Administrative Committee, Councilor Suffriti provided a report stating the committee reviewed the applicant's
information and sent a positive recommendation for approval_
The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
3. TO-2017-26 - Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for a Weekly Amusement Device(s) for Six
Flags New England located at 1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA. 01001 (Clerk) (Referred to
Administrative Committee)
' Motion to approve made by Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilors Rossi and Theroux. As Vice Chair of the
Administrative Committee, Councilor Suffriti provided a report stating the committee reviewed the applicant's
information and sent a positive recommendation for approval.
' The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)approving the item.
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4. TO-2017-27 - Budgetary Transfer of $73,000.00 from Reserve Fund (#16605-57300) to Building
Maintenance-Building Improvements (#11922-58250) for the purpose of roof replacement at the
Agawam Golf Course(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)(Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Letellier and seconded by Councilors Sufftiti and Mineo. As Chair of
the Finance Committee, Councilor Johnson provided a report stating that Motion to make a positive
recommendation to the Full Council was made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cichetti.
Discussion focused on the fact that the golf course has sufficient retained earnings to fund this expenditure.
Also grave concerns raised regarding current operational efficiency at the course. Motion was defeated by a
' 0 yes 3 no and 3 absent vote.
The vote was 1 YES(Councilor Theroux), 8 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)defeating the item.
5. 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) (1 of
' two readings) (Referred to Finance and Legislative Committees)
Motion to approve the first of two readings made by Councilor Letellier and seconded by Councilor Johnson.
1 As Chair of the Finance Committee and on behalf of the Legislative Committee, Councilor Johnson provided
a report stating that the following:
Finance Committee: Motion to send a positive recommendation to the full Council made by Councilor
Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Cichetti. Legislative Committee: Motion to send a positive
recommendation to the full Council made by Councilor Suffhti and seconded by Councilor Calabrese. The
discussion centered on the need to improve the capital planning process in Agawam by enhancing the
information included in the process such as additional personnel and other operating costs associated with
proposed capital improvement projects, better clarity on funding sources and the inclusion of policy
considerations underlying proposed projects. Finance Committee: Motion passed by vote of 3 YES 0 NO
and 3 ABSENT. Legislative Committee: Motion passed by a vote of 3 YES 0 NO and 3 ABSENT
Councilor Johnson stated that given the last minute memo from the Solicitor(which he did not agree with anyway),he
' needs clarification from the Solicitor and therefore makes the Motion to table which was seconded by Councilor
Mineo. Councilor Letellier wanted to address the Solicitor's memo stating that the Council does understand the
Charter. She didn't see the harm in voting on this item tonight and sees this as a positive! The town can only benefit
from this but if the Council's desire is to table, she is fine with that. Councilor Theroux believed the Council is getting
into an adversarial role with this item.
1 The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT(Councilors Bitzas and Cavallo)tabling the item.
Item K. New Business
1. TR-2017-39 -A Resolution to waive the right of first refusal for land classified under M.G.L.Chapter
61A located at 497 South Westfield Street,Feeding Hills,MA.(Sponsored by Mayor Cohen)
Referred to Community Relations Committee;next Agenda.
+r 2. TR-2017-40 - A Resolution to rescind TR-2014-38 and return $447,502.00 to the Community
' Preservation Historical Fund Balance(CPA)
Referred to Finance Committee;next Agenda.
3. TOR 2017-8 - An Ordinance to amend Section 49-7(9)(D)(1) of the Code of the Town of Agawam to
update the hourly wages for seasonal laborers and Meals on Wheels drivers (Sponsored by Mayor
Cohen) (Two Readings Required)
Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
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Item L. Any other matter that may legally come before the City Council
Councilor Suffriti congratulated all of the recent graduates and reminded everyone that school will be out soon for the
summer and to please use greater caution on the roads. He also said"Tear It Down". Councilor Suffiriti also reminded
Councilor Theroux to schedule the workshop for the Legislative Committee to get going on the solar/recreational
.� marijuana ordinances. Councilor Theroux noted the workshop would be scheduled soon. Council President Cichetti
also noted the need to reschedule that workshop soon. The special meeting would be Thursday,June 22 and the July
I Oth Council meeting would be in the Community Room at the library due to the construction at the Doering School_
Item M. Ad'ournment.
The Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 9:51pm.
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A Resolution Establishing the Annual National Hight Out Gilt
TR-2017-14 Account Pursuant 53A
to 1Ma achusetts General Laws Chapter 44;
A RSSOLIJ'T70N ACG.EP'RNG A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF$B,D00•UU FROM THE
SECRETARY OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND (Sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen)
FINANCE TO THE TOWN OF AGAWAM
(Sponsored by Mayor RitLRA A.Cobs&) WHEREAS,the Town of Agawam participates in National Night Out which is an annual
community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships anti
WHEREAS,The City mf Agawam applied fur a grit through the Community Compact t e0borhood camaraderie to stake ttdghborhoods safer and enhances the relationship
Cabinet's Lnfornation Technology Grant Program;and bchvecrt ncigirlrara and Jaw cnfnrcctrtcnt while bringing back a true sense of wtmdunily;
and
WTf EREA5,Thy=Secretary of the fxeeutNe Office for Administration and Finance has awarded
the City of Agawam a Groot in the amount of$8.WO.00 through the Community Compact WHEREAS, it is expected that donations, grants, gifts, and contributions will be
Cabinet's Lnfonnasion.Technology Grant lkogam;and received by the.Agawam Police Department to defray the costs of the National Night Out
Campaign held yearly in to sumumer;and
WHEREAS,Tbc City of Agawam will receive the grant in the amount of$3,000.00 in the
fiscal,yam 20 d8 for tore purchase of 20 additional named user iaxrfiche Tk—or.Scanmutg AVHEREAS.aft dmetitnas,arants,sifts,aid eotnri'mninns shah be nkposited into a stngia
Livens aunt 20 web access user licenses with am yew of support and for any other of the conso)ldated gift account known as the Annual National Night Out Gift Account and
Vant's intended purpusos;and administered by the Ibwn of.?%pwam in accaudancewith Massachusetts Genera]Laws
Chapter 44§53.A;and
WHEREAS,The Cityy of Agawam desires to accept said grant;and
WHEREAS,it x in the heal iutcrest of dre Cuy oFAgawamand its Cidneas to accept said gra t WHEREAS,it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to establish a Single
cnnsnlidaWd gift aocatnt for the receipts and expenditures for the National Night Out
NOW THEREFORE,the Agawam City Cuuncd hereby resolves,pursuant to Chapter 442 Campaign.
section 53(a)of the Massachusetts Geamal Lowe,le aMept this grmlt from the Secrs4ary of the NOW THEREFORE,the AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL fuse resolves to establish a
Pa:ccutive Office Fur AdmiaistrMetm and Finance;and single conaoLidated gift account known as the Annual National Night Out Gift Account
. The Agawvm City Council hereby further resolves that the Mayor is authorised to expend said in accordance with Manacbusm General Laws Chapter 44§53A as follows:
' fonds,ab permitted by law,and in do all things rsecessary fur the purposes so Ailed,
1. funds from the National Night Duo Gift Aeoount shall 6e expended for the sole
hated this_ __day of .2017. purpose of expeadium related to the National Night Out Caanpaigt;
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL 2. The National Night Out Gift Awowri shall consist of donations,grants,101*and
contributions solicited and received for the purpose of operating the National
' Night Out Campaign',
lumen P.CChem'Ytestdem 3. 'the Police Department shall be authorized to expend funds from the National
APPROVED)AS TO vo"AND LEGALITY Night Chit Gift Account
Accnt for the purposes outlined above;turd
4. Expenditures from the National Night Out Gift Account steal] not exr:uxxl he
Patrick M.Tmetcy.City Solicitor balance ofthe account.
TR,2Q17.34
A RESOLU17ION TO ADOPT A HOUSING PRODUCTION
PLAN
(Spoaer,r�by Cauadlara Ja r.clrinwei and CbrwAplser C.7o►asan)
".REAS,a Homuiag P"d tiau Plan(111T)in eccardance wsm 760 CmK%.03(4)is
,pea t, susic&fur p]mwioa am devalaping affordable Musing and
,WHEREAS,The D putraaol ofLloumng aced Coln -ity Oevelolammt(oHC'D)has
e4uostadthiteanmmniaos vpdele iuu riwaur Ankide6te Housing PIWPlamted
' 'rodun cu ion Pita,w be nsisc i wish 760 CMR%03(4);mad
w11r' CAS,me I W?ties new rl-hoped with oppneaniei®7 rimmrm 1n redd=s to
ammo utf rm,d uls`.w plaamtug pm and the pion,aadto lwmide inprd and the HPP
vile assist cornmtmram m plan far luwand modualu L==restdenrs by ptovidhag a
livasetwusiag supply:and
MMMAS.the IIPP kknrifm the It—nit reeds aftcummizavy cart ter sinneip—it
sdt—w rtwhc progress in facilinding the developaema of alrn,dable and
sir"MAS,lbe(mxeeivcapproWA oftedoging a Ea'P pasitiesrae 1- it towns is
rare likefy[n achrcve hMls frig atLrrdaNehauaiagaad mmrmtnily rimming goats;and
NIII:RE.AS,I.TPsgive enmrsunilici that w umkT the 1Q%ehresbo1d of Charier ion,
rot arc mnktag shad_ rapfodaeing aA'adaUle lunming aranrmusl b►s0.
non:sroalts0smr000sr uve perssal slydianionafnaspea5ed pcttud ol'tiwae:sal
701ARUAx,dlellPP csaiKmhos s attow&pin formam6p d aaim with regards to
wring,baxd uprn,a rnntp,elaensive horsing a eedsanessme,aaal.m ininimrm,
'ass We must—c caneus dark pray fntrva +ad hswaiag needs.
Icnk4.wmurdma and lislrita:imu an the Town scan enrtenrand furamc n fir,
ore q—tee plena m misigae sub eonsaaina,and the I—',
imfrasvtr]m capacity;
a'ytLRTA$,ate Tawnmw amend it,HPP m®v fine to rellla.t dnwaea;a local
itrimstmaca,
IOW IIIEREFORE BE IT RFSOT.vEB,the AM—City CosuciI herd)y adorn arc
k—Ag Pmductian Plan as presented pu sustat to 760 CMR 56.03(4)-
hued this dal _ ,2017.
•ER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THECOMMUNPFY Whereas,The Community Preservatiar GottlmiMet:has recommended sppeoprialaw and
PRESERVATION FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENKTURE OF expenditure in the arno int of eighty two thiklamd.nine hwulre l filly dollars(S22,950)
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUNDS FOR THE COMPLY.TION OF A from the Open Space reserve fiord balance;
RECREATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT di MASTER PLAN
NOW TIIERBFORF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby firdw resolves,
appropriates Ind eudwriaes the gKipmffilure of Community Prerseavasm Punds no to
Whereas,YawTs of Agawam chose to fortes a Community Preservation Committee exceed gghty two thous mime hundred filly dollars(Sg2,950)from the Open Spam
(CPA);and reserve fund balance for the completion of a i cLrucatioo reads assessment and maven plum
' Wheeea,pursuant toMassachusetts General Law Chapter 448,Section 5(2)allows the in accordance with M.G.L.Ch.44b,Sec.1
CPA Committee to make recommeodalions to the legislative body;and THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL bmrby furder resolves that the Mayo'is nghorizod
W hereaa,pursuant to Massochusem Grmecal Law Chapter 44B,Section 5(3)(d)star" s expend said flrrds xyn as permitted and to by law, to do all things IseLYssstty for the proposes
that the legislative body shall tben take such action and approve such appropriations for so slated
the CPA Commimee;and Dated skis day of 2017,
Wheren,parmant to Massachavel3rl Ococral law Chapter 4413,the Community
Preservation Cwnmimse(CPC)shalt"su*the seeds,possibilities sad resources of the
city regarding community prese vatiou;and
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL.
' Whereas,deveLopdaig a rocr abort needs assessment is a priority in the Town of
Agawam Open Space and Reaeation Plan and the CPA Plain,and
Whereas,the Agawam City Council defeated TR-2017-12 on March 20,2017 for the James Cichetti,Preniderlt
appropriation and expenditure in the amount of eighty four thousand five hundred
dollars(S84,500.00)from to CPA Budgeted Reserve fiord balance;and
APPROV81?AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Whereas,a Rectesmon Needs AssessIDmt Committee was formed and the t ommithpo
agreed a Iowa wide survey steals to be done Na did tar feel they had the capacity or -+7
knowledge to do ow may;and AIV
Whereas,to Recreation Needs Assamieat Committee umanlmously voted to put a Patrick Toney,City Solicitor -
' aew application before the CPAtohave a mocks assessment and i s plan done for
the Parks&Recreation deportment;and
Whereas,the selected commitanthas provided two options and revised the scope and APPROVED AS TO APPROPRIATION
appmach to the project which would result in either conducting a Recreation Nee&
Assessinam only at this tim1C with the option of doing the Master Plan at a Inner date..
Whin m,it is the best inlerml of the public and the City of Agawam to appropriate `7
from the community preservation fiord and wAhmize the expenditure of eommunity ChMI St.Job Auditor
preservation ftmds to Domtplm a recreation oecds ace tetrt far the Town offAgawam.
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A R64OLUrlC1N APPROPkIATING FROM THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND
AND AL-THORLMO THE EXPHNDMIRE OF COMMUNITY PRESFARYATION FUNDS
• FOR THE?MLkB=AT[ON AND REKDRATION OF THE fX)Uer-F.DOORS AT THE
AGAWAM FnSTORICALA FIRE ROUSE MUSEUM
-boreal,wars of Agawarp chm to Pony a C amamity Preservation Committee
(CPA):and
Whaees,putsuaw to Massuhuaens Gent taw Chapia 44B.Section 5(2)allows the
CPA Committee m make ercomma todat m so the kerslarve body;and
Wre mm hee%parai t,,M dtuac+ra asan 0"wal taw Chepear 448,Swou"10)(d)stases
that din kgislsdve body shall thin take swh action and approve saeh approM mots far The CPA
Comunituec;and
W buw%arse of ltte Commihm's faact;oas is rn land}lisid'ic RC.aCrvWon emdsM Tim AUAWAM MY COUNCn.herby Fadw—olm 4ntbcMsyre h"docind m awperd
RehabililaboNReslantioo of historic sites;and atdhrds,mr-mival by tn-.rwtd mdv.Yaiapwcwway1wdw upweem aae3.
Whereas,The Agawam Historical&Fate Hawe Mtaawm,Agawan,Massachureln is D. da h!L_day of_...-.__ 20M
pat of the Massacbuww Sure Register offii eloric PFmm us a eomaibeung rCl unc within the
Agawam Cemer Hismic District,which was liaod in the National Sepsaer of Historic Places un
21 Juoe 2003.
PER ORDER OF 1TiE ACAWAM CITY OOLa'nC1L
Wberitae,nee Fire HMC Mrttxum Doors are in in need of ochebihadon
Whereas,tree n odvetim of me Fate Bosse Meanan Doom will comply witb the rumen Ckbg.Pre dery �--�—
' 3eraelaty of lnaeriors Sw f' rdutk fortho Ireatmeat of tlirtoric Pmpottia;and
Wherew the ^mmunity Pr mmaioa Cotrm th tw iumbasmsmommded at the Agtea n APPROVEDAS-IU FORM AND LEC.ALrTY
City Cormefl appropriam and expend the amrourm oftwenty thnec thouwatd dull.%and no emus A'
(S23,Oao)from the Historic Farad balance;and 1
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Whmvis,A is in the tear ieufm of the City of hgawam to spp+oFiaw ken the Petricx Tasay.City SOW—
community prmNvtmi m food and atdbonu the expenditure of ceammmW lmscration fords for
the resionnion of the double dome at the Fire House Mamum,Agawam MA;
m,the AGAWAM CrFYCOUNCIL re APPR[Iv1YsA5TOAPPROPWArtON
NowTherefe
1+erebY solves,aPproDfiaMs,and
authorirea the expeWitore of Community Preservation Ford&in the ammw oftwcWy three
tboosand dollars and no,cens 323,000);from the Hinanc ford bakom for the ramradon ofthe
double doors at the Fare Flouee Mrmemm,Agawam,MA;red Cinyl aL JOA,AOddQ U
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