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Doering School,68 Main Street,Agawam. Item A. Rolt ROLL CALL-10 PRESENT,1 ABSENT Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: George Bitzas, Council Vice President Cecilia Calabrese, Paul Cavallo, Council President Christopher Johnson, Robert Magovern, Dino Mercadante, Joseph Mineo, Robert Rossi, Rosemary Sandlin and Anthony Suff-riti. Gina Letellier was absent.With ten present,there was a quorum. hens B. ent of Sitence and the Pied e o f A& *an ce., -M om_ _S— ffl Council President Johnson asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Item—C-01-im-n-'s__Speak Time The following citizens spoke: 0 Sarah Prince-thanked the Council for approving her appointment as Tenant Liaison for the Agawam Housing Authority 0 William Clark - spoke about the Walnut Street DIF District and also asked about improving fiber in that district Aemp. M—ift 1. Regular Council Meeting-April 2,2018 Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilors Sandlin and Mercadante, Voice vote approved. Item E. &cIaradon ftom Council President 1. Presentation to Officer Lanski Mayor Sapelli began a well-deserved formal presentation was made to Officer Christopher Lanski who saved a woman's life from an early morning fire on March 20'h hailing him as a first responder hero. He wanted to publicly thank Officer Lanski and Officer Dobek for helping to keep our town safe. Shift Supervisor Sergeant Christopher Soto recommended Officer Lanski and Chief Gillis presented him with the highest commendation of the Police Department namely the Medal of Valor. Officer Lanski was also presented with commendations from State Representative Nicholas Boldyga, State Senator Donald Humason Jr. and Mayor William Sapelli as well as by Council President Christopher Johnson on behalf of the Agawam City Council, Congratulations Officer Lanski and thank you for your amazing service and dedication to the people of Agawam! 3} i Item F. Presentation.oLResolutions . °1R-201 - 0 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Vincenzo 12on hl, 55 Avalon Place, Feeding Hills, MA to the Community unity Preservation Act Committee to a term expiring April 30, 2020 (City Council Motion to approve made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilor Magovern, f t� a vin the reappointment. Counci President The vote rues 10 1� , h 1'�C1, 1 ABSENT" (Councilor l�� flt�r approving� Johnson thanked him forms continttcd=service. 2. "TR- 01 - 7 - A Resolution confirmingthe reappointment of Doreen A. Prouty, 891 South Westfield , pp , Street, Feeding dills, MA to the Community Preservation Act Committee to a terra expiring April 30, 2021 (City° Council Motion to approve made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by Councilors P a overn and `uffr ti. The vote was 10 YES, l NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor l..etellier) approving the reappointment. Council President Johnson thanked hint for her continued service. Item G. Repo t cr, aura"l C aaxr mittees None, Item H. Elections 1. 'T -2018-5 Election of an at-large member of the Community Preservation Act. Committee to a termer expiring April 3 ,2021 (City Council) Councilor Bitzas placed Payrnond Moreau's`name into nomination which was seconded by Councilor C'a allo. No other narnes were placed into nomination, Motion to close nominations made by Councilor l itzas>and seconded by Councilor Rossi. The vote was 10 YES, 11 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellicr) te-clecting Raymond Moreau to the position. 2. T - t118,- _ Election of an at-large member of the Community Preservation Act Committee to a term expiring April30 2021 City Council Richard Maggl's mange into nomination and no other names were placed into nomination. Motion to close nominations was moved and seconded. 2 The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)re-electing Richard Maggi to the position. 3. TE-2018-7 Election of an at-large member of the Community Preservation Act Committee to a term expiring April 30,2020 (City Council) Councilor Calabrese placed Les Tingley's name into nomination which was seconded by Councilor Suffriti. No other names were placed into nomination. Motion to close nominations made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by Councilors Magovern and Mercadante. The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT (Councilor Letellier)electing Les Tingley to the position. Item I Public Hearings None. Item J. Old Business 1 TO-2018-8 - Order ;granting or renewing a Junk Dealer's PERMIT for John's Trucking of Agawam, Inc.,415 Silver Street,Agawam„MA(Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee)' Motion to approve made by Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilors Mercadante and Rossi. As Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a committee report;stating that all was in order and a;Motion to -� send a positive recommendation to the Full Council was made by Councilor Suffrti and seconded by Councilor Mineo. The vote was 5 YES,0 NO in favor of sending a positive recommendation. The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier) approving the item. 2. TO-2018-9 Order granting or renewing a Junk Dealer's PERMIT for T's Art Studio, 38 Rising Street,Feeding Hills,MA.(Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee) Motion to'approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. As Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a committee report stating that all was in order and a Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council was matte by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. The vote was 5 YES,0 NO in favor of sending a positive recommendation. The vote was 10 YES, 0'NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier) approving the item. Council President Johnson noted that the same restrictions that were placed upon granting last year remain on the permit. 3. TOR-201'8-3 An Ordinance to amend Section 49-7(9)(D) of the Code of the Town of Agawam by adding Council on Aging van driver (Mayor Sapelli) (1, of 2 Readings) (Referred to Legislative' Committee) Motion to approve the first reading made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilors Bitzas and Mercadante. As Chair of the Legislative Committee, Councilor Magovern provided his report stating that the committee had a discussion with Senior Center Director Michael Squindo and Solicitor Stephen Buoniconti. A Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by Councilor Sandlin. The vote was 4 YES, 0 NO 1 ABSENT(Councilor Rossi). The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)approving the first reading. 4. TOR-2018-4 An Ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Code of the Town of Agawam (Mayor Sapelli)(1 of 2 Readings)(Referred to Legislative Committee) Motion to approve the first reading made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilors Bitzas and Calabrese. As Chair of the Legislative Committee, Councilor Magovern provided his report stating that the committee had a discussion with Senior Center Director Michael Squindo- and Solicitor Stephen Buoniconti. A Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by Councilor Sandlin. The vote was 4 YES,0 NO, I ABSENT(Councilor Rossi). The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)approving the first reading. 5. TOR-2018-5 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 33 of' the Code of the Town of Agawam (Mayor Sapelli)(1 of 2 Readings)(Referred to Legislative Committee) Council President Johnson stated that Mayor Sapelli asked to withdraw this item hoping for the opportunity to bring it back in some form in the future. Motion to withdraw the item from the Agenda made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilor Calabrese. The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)withdrawing the item. Item i thew Baviness 1. TR-2018-28 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Patrick Asta-Feffero U, 71 Birch HIR Road,Agawam to the Agawam Veterans' Council to a term expiring April 1,2021 (Mayor Sapelli Next Agenda. 2. TR-2018-29 -A Resolution accepting a grant ($15,000.00)from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A(Mayor Sapelli) Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda. 3. TR-2018-30 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Francis Curnow, 115 Forest Hill Road, Feeding Hills to the Agawam Veterans' Council to a term expiring April 1,2021 (Mayor Sapelli) Next Agenda. 4. TR-2018-31 - A Resolution adopting the Fiscal year 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program - Suggest a Public Hearing Date of May 21,2018(Mayor Sapelfi) Public Hearing set for May 21'and awaiting City Council workshop dates,next Agenda. 5. TR-2018-32 - A Resolution adopting the Walnut Street Extension District Improvement Financing District(Mayor Sapelli) Awaiting a City Council workshop,next Agenda, 6. TR-2018-33 -A Resolution confirming the appointment of Mildred Parzychowski,55 Hastings Street, Feeding Hills to the Agawam Housing Committee to a term expiring October 1,2021 (Mayor Sapelli) Next Agenda, 7. TR-2018-34 -A Resolution confirming the appointment of Gail Mathes,644 Main Street,Agawam to the Agawam Housing Committee to an unexpired term expiring May 31,2020(Mayor Sapelti) Next Agenda. 8. TO-2018-10 - Budgetary Transfer of$25,004.00 from Reserve Fund (#16605-57300)to the Employee Benefit Buyback(#16603-51040(Mayor Sapelli) 4 Referred to Finance Committee,next.Agenda, Item L. Jny gather matt r that may l all caante be ore the Ca Council. Councilor Magoerta thanked effacer Lanski noting that contrary to what Officer Lanski said; very few people would: have done what he did and he is proud of our police department in general. Councilor Mereadante thanked all the; interested partied for applying to the CPA and congratulations on the three that were elected, All of the councillors echoed their praise and thankfulness to our police department and to Officer Lanski in particular for his incredible bravery, (Councilor Letellier arrived:late to the meeting) Councilor Cavallo also noted businesses going in on Main Street by Utopia and progress on Mill Street. Councilor Calabrese also noted what seems to be a boom in business in the Feeding Hills area. Councilor Suffriti wanted to thank.the APD,AFD, the Mass 'State troopers for the great work in the recent incident near Belvidere Street which is where he lives, He thanked Mayor Sapelli for his leadership and support as well as to Father Amo at Sacred Heart Church who opened up his doors for shelter tothose of us who were evacuated from our homes during the standoff". It is gratifying to see how our town comes together during an emergency situation. Councilor Letellier apologized for her tardiness as she was at her sore's baseball practice which she is coaching„ She also commended the police and fare departments for a job well done. She also thanked the CPA applicants and noted to these not elected not to get disheartened and find another commission for which to volunteer. Councilor Sandlin,also {wanted to thank Council President Johnson and Vice President Calabrese for helping to keep the Council informed during that situation. She would also respectfully request the copies of the golf course report and the,health department report. Councilor Mineo,echoed all the previous sentiments. Council President Johnson thanked Mayor Sapelli for his leadership as one of his first calls was to Chris to inform him of the standoff situation. It shows great leadership and an incredible willingness to work with us. He also discussed the upcoming budget season and holding two workshops with department heads, He and Vice President Calabrese would like to change the public hearing slightly instead of having the public hearing on the same night that we vote to adopt it, he would like to move the public hearing to the first June meeting, digest the budget and get any questions answered and then vote on it at the second June meeting. It just makes more sense and the Mayor agreed. Council President Johnson stated he would work. with Barbara and the Mayor to comae up with the best dates and will let everyone know as soon as possible, Item N. Adiournment The Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded all around. Meeting was adjourned at: :tl pm. 1 TR201&26 A RESOI.LTION CONFIRMING l HE REAPPfl17 TMENT OF 11OREEN A.:PROUTY,091 SOUTB WTSTFIELD 6TREET,FEEDiN-G HILLS,MIA. IX)TUE COMMUNTTY PREgERVATiUN Aft'COMVIITTTE TO A IF:RM TR 201L27 EXPIRINGAPHH,J%2021 A:RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RAAPPOINT,%ffXT OF VINCEN20 RONGIU,. '.. ISPmraored by dta Apom 0 1Cuunuil7 94 AVALON PLACE,FEEDING HH.LS,MA TO THE COUD4t11N11Y _. PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE TO TERM EXPIRING AMR L 3A M11 WRERI+.AS,the apes mmi of Du Pmnty as tjR Agawam Pak&Recmmiii'. (Sponwrud by the Apetran Cary Ca.rsi0 rttrere uW o an dirt ARw.aw:Cnmmwt ty Itiewvatm„ace C'mrmomee-di e3pvr ou Apal 30, 2011,md WHEREAS,the aminunai of Vinceoro RattgW of the Aptwm Co¢mumiy W1CP.REAB,Oareea A.PIoi15.Pi South u"acti eld Shut,Predmg Hills MA wtshcx. PnewveNoi AC[Committee-,ill xapun on ApH130_IOIg;eid m 6e reappointed;add tVRFRPAC the WHERRA&ViAClrl3A Rmtelu,S5 Avalon PMee,I;W&W 11d19,:1AA winha to;hc reappotnuum of D—A.Prouty:urea confirmW b}Pu6 mta reepputntud,J W ReerO-ON:aid. WfIRREAS,the railil rrnr rd Vm—im Rm,gS wne voted on wW mTfmmed hy:tie NOW,THF.RMFOIIE,T"A(;AWA,Ni CITY GOLTlCfL h.mhv retptvee w,wofim >•iitamg Amtimay ffiriimr Me'&19.'Alt rttemiiag,eda. de reappominem of Dowen A Prouty,891 South W®[field S—%Feedr-9]title,MA,Io d.c. Agwam e Commtmity Pn_arvtu it An CoimUiu, e:fa:n term exprtmg Apnl 30.202I VOW,THERF.FORF..THE AGAWAM QTY COUNCIL hereby reaelaes TO confirm did mappmttrMI of Vn]fRlLa Rwieui.55 AV4.Plea,Frodmg Hill,MA,Ie the Agaamx. ❑hied the --•day of ,.2ti18 Ccc�mwnty Pi�tvatiw M Committrc f orcrm cxpvig Apn130,2620. Drucd this'_______dey a,r .201 PER ORDER OF TUC AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL M_— :Chnawphcr C.Jnhnmq CityCoudril Pedsidaa :Christopher C_.lnhesoe,Oti ycoc it Pre3idedt .APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY APPROV"AS TOFORMANDLEG"ITY Step rat otu s u0hfwnn,Ctry Snl.ciwa. Permits for TO-2018-8 amd -9 were both approved i