CC MTG MINUTES DECEMBER 3 2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Minutes dated December 3, 2018
Meeting was called to order by Council President Johnson at 7:00pm in the Auditorium at the Agawam Junior High
School, 1305 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills.
Item A. Roll Call
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, Gina Letellier, Robert Magovern, Dino Mercadante, Robert
Rossi,Rosemary Sandlin and Anthony Suffriti. Councilor Mineo was absent. With ten present,there was a quorum.
_ the of h P Allegiance.
Item B. Moment o�Silence an t __
Council President Johnson asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President Johnson also
asked to remember former President George H. Bush and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Item C. Citi en's Speak Time
None.
1. Regular Council Meeting—November 19,2018
Motion to approve the minutes made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. Voice vote
approved noting Councilor Magovern's abstention.
Item E. Declaration from Council President
None.
Item F. Presentation of Resolutions
1. TR-2018-96 - A Resolution appropriating from the Community Preservation Fund and authorizing
the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds for the preservation and rehabilitations of a pair of
1855 Hampden County wall maps (CPA)(Referred to Community Relations Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilors Suffriti and Letellier. As Chair of the
Community Relations Committee, Councilor Suffriti provided a report stating that David Cecchi explained the need
1 and procedure of restoring the historical maps. There was a small discussion among the Committee. The Committee
sent a positive recommendation to the Full Council by a vote of 4 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Bitzas)
The vote was 10 YES,0 N0, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Mineo) approving the item.
2. TR-2018-97 - A Resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $1,800.00 pursuant Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary of State's
Office to the Town of Agawam (Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilors Letellier and Cavallo. As Chair of the
Finance Committee, Councilor Letellier provided a report stating that all was in order with this grant. Councilor
Sandlin asked to speak with the City Clerk about a more modern record keeping a more up to date electronic voter lists
and lock boxes for ballots;also utilizing iPads like they use in West Springfield.
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The Committee sent a positive recommendation to the Full Council by a vote of 4 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor
Bitzas)
' The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Mineo)approving the grant.
3. TR 2018-98 - A Resolution accepting a grant ($91,414.00)from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State 911 Department pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A for the
Agawam Police Department(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Letellier. As Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Letellicr provided a report stating that all was in order with this grant. The Committee sent a
positive recommendation to the Full Council by a vote of YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Bitzas)
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Mineo)approving the grant.
4. TR-2018-99 - A Resolution accepting a grant in the amount of Twenty One Thousand Five Hundred
and Twelve Dollars and Thirty One Cents ($21,512.31) from Massachusetts Board of Library
Commissioners for use by the Town of Agawam Public Library(Mayor Sapelli)
Council President Johnson stated that since this item was not a grant but a state appropriation, it was not necessary to
be placed on the Council Agenda and the Mayor and Solicitor requested that this item be withdrawn. Motion to
withdraw made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilors Calabrese and Magovern.
The voice vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Mineo)withdrawing the item from the Agenda.
5. TR-2018-100 - A Resolution accepting a grant in the amount of Five Thousand and Five Hundred
Dollars and Zero Cents ($5,500.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder
Affairs(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve moved and seconded. As Chair of the Finance Committee, Councilor Letellier provided a report
stating that all was in order with this grant which is to be used for a device to connect to wi-fi as explained by Michael
Squindo. He also stated this grant will be used to purchase an EvanLEE Organic super grow rack which will provide
intergenerational participation and eventually lessen costs for food. There could also be job training with the grow
racks. The Committee sent a positive recommendation to the Full Council by a vote of 4 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT
(Councilor Bitzas) Councilor Letellier also thanked Michael Squindo for putting information on social media
encouraging more friendly and welcoming attitude towards new seniors in town.
The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Mineo) approving the grant.
Item G. Report of Council Committees
i None.
Item H. Elections
None.
Item L Public Hearings
L None.
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Item J. Old Business
1. TO-2018-59 -An Order granting or renewing a Class 1 Dealer's LICENSE to Sarat Ford Sales, Inc.,
221 Springfield Street, Agawam, MA. (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee) (Tabled
11119/18)
Motion to take the item off the table made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Rossi. Voice vote
approved. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilors Magovem and Sandlin. As Chair
of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that this item was tabled due to an issue
that arose when a state mandated policy was overlooked by Sarat Ford but has since been corrected and a new policy
put in place. Stickers will now be placed on the new vehicles as soon as they are delivered instead of after they are
detailed as previously done.
i The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, I ABSENT (Councilor Mineo)approving the item.
i 2. TO-2018-60 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 1 Dealer's LICENSE to Sarat Ford Sales,Inc.,
243-249 Springfield Street, Agawam, MA. (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee) (Tabled
11/19/18)
Motion to take the item off the table made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilors Rossi and Sandlin.Voice
vote approved. Motion to approve made by Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilors Rossi and Mercadante. As
Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that this item was tabled due to an
issue that arose when a state mandated policy was overlooked by Sarat Ford but has since been corrected and a new
policy put in place. Stickers will now be placed on the new vehicles as soon as they are delivered instead of after they
are detailed as previously done.
The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, I ABSENT(Councilor Mineo)approving the item.
3. TO-2018-61 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 1 Dealer's LICENSE to Sarat Ford Sales, Inc.,
250 Springfield Street, Agawam, MA. (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee) (Tabled
11/19/18)
Motion to take the item off the table made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Sandlin. Voice vote
approved. Motion to approve made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilors Suffriti and Rossi. As Chair of
the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that this item was tabled due to an issue that
arose when a state mandated policy was overlooked by Sarat Ford but has since been corrected and a new policy put in
place. Stickers will now be placed on the new vehicles as soon as they are delivered instead of after they are detailed
as previously done.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Minco)approving the item.
4. TO-2018-78 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to Joseph J. Polys dlbla
Joe's Truck Repair, 97 Ramah Circle South, Agawam, 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 report stating that all was in order with this item.
jThe vote was 10 YES,0 NO, I ABSENT(Councilor Mineo) approving the item.
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5. TO-2018-79 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for K&P Welker,
LLC d/b/a Club One, 60 North Westfield Street,Feeding Hills, MA(Clerk) (Referred to Administrative
Committee)
Motion to approve moved and seconded. As Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a
report stating that all was in order with this item.
The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO, 1 ABSENT(Councilor Mineo) approving the item.
6. TO-2018-80 - An Order granting or renewing a LICENSE for Automatic Amusement Device(s) for
K&P Welker, LLC dtbla Club One, 60 North Westfield Street,Feeding Hills, MA (Clerk) (Referred to
Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilors Cavallo and Rossi. As Chair of the
Administrative Committee,Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that all was in order with this item.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Mineo)approving the item.
Item K. New Business
1. TR-2018-101 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Dean Godek, 24 Cedar Knoll Drive,
Feeding Hills, to the Agawam Municipal Golf Commission for a term expiring on December 21, 2021.
(Mayor Sapelli)
Next Agenda.
2. TR-2018-102 A Resolution confirming the appointment of Marilyn Lake, 142 Brookfield Lane,
Agawam, to the Whiting Street and Thomas Pyne Fund Commission for a term expiring December 31,
2021.(Mayor Sapelli)
Next Agenda.
3. TR-2018-103 -A Resolution accepting a Grant($10,388.00)from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State 911 Department pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53A for the
Agawam Police Department. (Mayor)
Next Agenda. After conferring with Councilor Letellier, Chair of the Finance Committee, and since this item was a
simple grant and the only item to be referred to that committee,this item will not be referred.
4. TR-2018-104 -A Resolution to exercise the Right of First Refusal Option to meet a Bona Fide Offer to
Purchase Lands Classified Under M.G.L. Chapter 61A Located at 0, 1246 and 1266 Springfield Street,
Feeding Hills,MA. (Mayor Sapelli)
Referred to Community Relations Committee,next Agenda.
5. TO-2018-81 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for Agawam Bowl,
359 Walnut Street Ext.,Agawam,MA (Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee, next Agenda.
6. TO-2018-82 - An Order granting or renewing a LICENSE for Automatic Amusement Device(s) for
Agawam Bowl,359 Walnut Street Ext.,Agawam,MA(Clerk)
' Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
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7. TO-2018-83 -An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for Matthew Gibbs
—Quest,Inc.dlb/a Catch 1251, 1251 River Road,Agawam,MA(Clerk)
Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda.
1 Item L. Any other matter that may Iwally come before the Citt Council.
Councilor Letellier apologized for all of her recent absences. She had attended a wedding and had an extreme allergic
reaction. Council Vice President Calabrese wished every a Happy Hanukkah and Festival of Lights. Councilor
Magovern thanked everyone for their kind condolences on the passing of both of his sisters. He also wanted everyone
to take pause as the nation says it's final goodbyes to former President George W. Bush stating he never met a finer
gentleman. Councilor Letellier also mentioned a Rosie Robotics event at WNU. Council President Johnson reminded
everyone of the Senior Center breakfast as well as the Town Employee Holiday Party. A reminder to all to make sure
they get their Sunshine Fund money in to Barbara before the 2&.
Item M. Adiournment.
1 The Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded around the house. Meeting was adjourned at 8:29pm.
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TR-7i1N5 A RS9O1,UTH)N ACCMI*G A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF&I~
PURSUANT TO M.G,L,a.44,FM FROM THE COMNIDNWEALTIt OF
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AGAWAM
FUI'D AND AUTHORIZING THE Irl' ' I ITURE DFibWKINTIN
PRESERVATION PUNDb FOR THE PRF.BRRVATION AND REHASUATATSONS OF (Speaaarod by Meyer WWkkhk P.UP W
A PAIR OF 105 HAMPDEN COUNTY WAIL MAPS
(SpeswrM by Meyer WOm P.Sapelj)
wH$REA$,the Town of Apwem oppliod All a Ipeat In ofiki dw tam of eeay
+being is the recent Sac elec�doo;and
M henms,Norus of AVwap dgm w kam a Coma'riniry Presana ton Conmitke
(CPA);rmd WHERO^the Secretary of StUe's Office Met&xmm on a famdeic huffs
soon deer[be conil"Ce.ofan Jordon;end
Whew,PHYAN to MilawAteeRs Omeut Law ChegNe"%Secdoo 5(2)tuna the
CPA Cmwdm to make rammnmrdNiar to the kilisixtive body;will WHEREAS,the gram is is the amoaa ofoae towvnd ci&4>amdted doll=ad
m.znrs tsl.ioa.00),qrd
Whervoa,prrrawm In Meaachosen Oerorel 1Aw Che"a 44B,Swuoo 5(3)(d)>lebre
that the legic"dw body shell tbeo reke tech action and approve Well appoprdlow farthe CPA WI4RRF.A$.ttK Town of Agewae desires to scope add Vial;and
Committee;end
cnind-.9,he Tam d Age*san will tv the gram,pods q dda awrw of ore
W lrerps,one of the Ctmtmitln'r fin hone is to hmd Hirgrk PAtst"ite end the ads®onlix with ore eleven day period of arty vorirrS q rrhe plate exweea Ouober 22
RdnhiliteamJResOomm of himrie meatsrean ad tall HorerrJar 2,2al E and
Whtren,the maps act a Instorka0y,ampificent resoarn ill die orwtim of the WHEREAS.it iv e'ore bps imeaeeta of the 7owe of Agpwaa to xaept da Sam
TowO of Ap*wn;ere. fnarr tFb 5acretry of Stde's6ff�m.
14OW THEREFORE,rice Apwtae L1ry LouncM eeeok r pumm to M.G.I..
Whaow Ne maps arc nndaFrehablllteiion ¢44,I73ImyA m accept this g[tnt kola Ilw Canearw'mlth rrf 1ilnochuaetn,OfBea orrhe
Whi rw,the rehebltiutioe will comply wide the Seceeury,a lraatoro gteeda[ds rarlhe W.Baa.WJf State,is the amount oTaae Nar[nard dght�nmdred deWn and so naaw
'Tr-coar: t uFHisrait Rap Mira;call
Wherwe,th Cofemcouly Prwervatioa Cametrove has rommgatdod thm the Apwsm Deice!this C orry nf 12?9A&�_W3018. Wt Ta cju—
dry Ceueoll tgtprapriate and top®d the amount or six tlwunad!lw hadned doil im a ci no r Lj
t�(s6,%%bola tlw Il i an lork Rulld bolcim d �A
W►nwea.it d SE the hest Ih611nts aP eke C of ware m PKR ORDER OFTNE AGAWAM Crry C0UNM - OA AJ4y
carnrnseigr poesmvetion tLrat widetshmist the tap itw�r of oommtreiiY plssenf�+riaa roads for �^ - �L�SI��
the prwawtioa ad rehabilitation rho 1955 Hempdm County twat mops; CMampkr C.J Pe4eidtpl
Now T►edOre,the AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resolves,eppophom,sod
etdtmrxte.the expard'amc of Cocnnsu rity Presarabm Fucwk in the sanum of ds t1swund five
huedred ddlaro aM no oesce(76,5aa,1 from lire ITretaic Fund b-boloc for the pmdvslim mod
rehebili succe the 1955 tiaupden County well trope;cold APPROVED AS TO FORM A"I,RGALFTY
The AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hateby5atha molws that the Mayor lsalr6ecia M to expend
said 0m i&as permheed by law,sad to doall the neonsery 6or he pupows so Aged. .
Stephen d.qvilicriolL rstl Iidicibor
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TR-2 I" A RESOLUTON ACCEPTING AGRANT FROM THE OOMMONWEALTH OF
A R9LMXT N ACCPYIZNG AGRANT F1aMTMZCD%Ofi0iW%AI.TROF MASSACTO MATH STATE lII DEPARTMENT`
MASSACHURETr'8 STATE.911 DEPAOMMItNT PURSUANT4,SWITTOA FOR
AGAWAM
PURSUANT TO MASSACH WRITS GENERAL LAWS
CHAPTER 44,SECTWN S3A FOR THE AGAWAM PIR.[C7C DEPARTMENT
CRAPTER 44.SEMON SSA FOR THE AGAWAM POLICE U7PARTMLNT
(Spesusd by MsPar WiHaa P.Sam
iSPeaeseol by Mayer Wilillae P.SalxRll ........_._...__.---'-------'-
. ... ............ --__ WHEREAS,the Mesrehmma Sure 911 Depersmmt is a dMison wish the
WUILREAS,the MO-Kboema Sean 911 Deper"cer 6 a dlvlam wde gee Cartmtwwwhk oF3laeachwctb Eseaxlw OlLee ofPablic Sdayend Seadty;ad
Commwwath Gumesseabuivin Mr000lveOlin,afPabhc Sa&cymd Saoattyi sd
WHEREAS,the Agawam Palia Dgeaeee appliai for sell reraived a FY 20[9
WHEREAS,the Agswem Police Depmnmd applied For end moelwA a VY 2o19 Stale 9t I Depntmwa Support end hsec&s (Iran fima the Common%,Wth of
Slide 911 Depancr ant Support tell lemntiae deem fmn du tmmaaewmlth of Mimsec usaRs Sate 911 Degcwmr and
Milladcnettt Sate 911 Deperorwou ww
WHEREAS,On gtwit is in the,mown of oiaety oat tltaurR[d and Tarr brsdrod
WHERIAB,dw geml is in she amoaar of rattly one Noosed mod fort hwdred led ten doalea and aeon eenti($91,41040);and
and ray do3m,sod well,tarts(991.410.00);toll
WHXREAa the Agawam Police Drpwmrwr will uac Ma Aaeh For enbanacd 011
rmecowroW pevaroml anrtl HEREAS,lb.Apwm Palim 13'e➢ ill art ore Moil for atkoreed 9l I
btleaaem;W ivatar paemolel Core:ark
W IxRgAS,dw Agawm PoBm Deperearra dnires to mW said pent;and
WHEREAS,the Agawam Police Deepens ent dWm ro accept said pact:end
WHEREAS,it is In the heir harem of the Town of Agerwm to accept said
WHEREAti it in in the ben htleemi or ale Towe of Apwate to woopt mid great d e tmrthe h4saohteews Stets 911 Depntwait,
gam from thl aMreMueeaa dew 911 Deprmrmr.
NOW THYAEID1tE,the C' Wus[il Ixveby nnWvn pwerrm ro f4OW'fHEREI%IRE,rote Apawem Ciry Cwmral hereby rsantsan pwarnt m
'Ipworn �' M.C.L. c.44. 453A m ampt thk gram from Miumchamp &me 911
M.P.L. c.44, 01.4 to, accept skis gram Gam Mum ch mcus Sate 911 Deprto—t is the amoo s ar n'alery one Jousted ell ftw hutrdrvit and ter doom tad
DWerneeet q lhr acroata of nirrety one housaed end fat Nudrad will ter dotlm®d aeu carts Wt a10.00).
' �tam NK,4110.00). e� !�{pJL�
DATED TA9kJ DAY OF ai Mi 20k8. DATED 7MO4 DAY OF 2018.
PER ORDER OP THE AGAWAM CITY C017NCU, Yn ORDER OPf7 TILE AUAWAM CRY CIMMIL
Chu"opha C.1111904,Pteudml Ckrismpher C. oe President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND L ECALMY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL"
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A RESOLUTION ACCIFTINC A GRANT IN TI M AMOLWT OF F1VE-
TWXISAND ANA FIVE HVNDRLV POLL Ut$AND ZEROCENTS(£5 M.IW
FROM THE C(MWWWEALTH OF MANSACHUMET SE7f6CVHVE OF-
FICE OF ELDER AFFMRS
(Spa—red by Mayor WM"F.5apdN)
WHEREAS,the Apwam D®m Comm aWW fm a go.m thmugh me Cg..wwo t
of MuwluneW Eww4tive Offm of Mar Afrwrs;and
WUKREAS,the Esecu6w Offros of Eldw At6ma has awarded the Tatra of Agawam s
Otet m dm amomd of five damomd ad live Iratdoed dolImo and awo cow($5,5DO.00];
ad
WHEREAS,the A&wmn Scour Cmirr wal oar Ow Ruda to psrchose a5 fow(41
AudloFaicb Symms whudt limn wdividual sowtd to rta from vniou audio aSYwns w
ettbattee OK use of dw times maw and even)herb,syd by a Om Rak le ptomme gar-
dm*%Mm vegcpbles,babe and lady gttsas will be go+.s;wtd
t WHEREAS,tbs Atpvntt Swdm Cmur daitn to accept avid grant:and
WHEREAS,it it w the bey b wey ofthe Tram of Apwam no aocapt sid grant
ffOw THRRRFOW me APww Chy Corm i bomb)twaha,pwom w ChOW
41,veaoa 51(a)o!the MAsachaseW Owtwal Lma,sa wwM AU RnW hr she amaum
of five ihousad and five husdee.d dollars and xtto caue($5.3DO.W)fmtn Oa Mssahu�
nm Emudv([eg�11Offka of Eldw MM2l
Grad this�',Tby of� 20M
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PER ORDER Of TIM AGA AM CM COUNCIL xi eo unI I
Ce-- DA4kx
Ch.imopher C.JOIDD6 Pvasidmt rj tgK)& `
AIFFROVEA AS TO FORM AND LEGAWTY
I. uonia�om;City Sditimt
Also approved licenses/permits TO-2018-59 through and including TO-2018-61 as well as TO-2019-78 through and
including TO-2018-80
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