CC MTG MINUTES FEBRUARY 20 2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGA WAM CITY COUNCIL
Minutes dated February 20, 2018
Meeting was called to order by Council President Johnson at 7:00pm in the Auditorium at the Roberta G. Doering
School,fib Main Street, Agawam.-
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, Robert Magovern, Dino Mcrcadante, Joseph Mineo, Robert
Rossi, Rosemary Sandlin and Anthony Suffriti. Councilor Letellier was absent.With ten present,there was a quorum.
Item B. Moment of Silence and the Pledge Al lepiance.
' Council President Johnson asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
1 Item C. Citizen's Speak Time
The following citizens spoke:
• William Clark—spoke about his Free Petition on chickens and also on quick response with Axe House. Made
continents about O'Brien's Corner proposed appropriation
• Corinne Wingard — spoke about her confirmation of appointment to Housing Committee and appreciated
support as Housing is her passion
Item D. Minutes
1. Regular Council Meeting—February 5,2018
' Motion to approve made by Councilors Bitzas and Magovern and seconded by Councilors Cavallo and Suffriti. Voice
vote approved.
Item E. Declaration from Council President
None.
Item F. Presentation of Petitions and Remonstrances
1. TR-2018-8 - A Resolution accepting a grant in the amount of S70,999.00 from Commonwealth of
Massachusetts State 911 Department pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A
for Agawam Police Department(Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Sandlin. As Vice Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Mineo provided a report stating that all was in order and the committee send a positive
recommendation to the Full Council by a vote of 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent(Councilor Letellier).
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO, 1 ABSENT (Councilor Letellier)approving the item.
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2. TR-2018-9 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Corinne M. Wingard, 194 Elm Street,
Agawam,MA to the Agawam Housing Committee to a term expiring October 1,2021 (Mayor Sapelli)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Bitzas and seconded by Councilors Suffriti,Magovem and Rossi.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)approving the appointment. Council President Johnson
thanked Corinne for her service and was glad to have her back as she was one of the pioneers of the Housing
Committee.
3. TR-2018-10 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Marilyn Curry, 123 Beekman Drive,
Agawam,MA to the Historical Commission to a terra expiring January 1, 2021 (Mayor Sapelli)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilors Magovem and Bitzas.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT (Councilor Letellier)approving the appointment. Council President Johnson
j thanked Marilyn for her continued service. She was unable to attend tonight because she was actually attending a
' Historical Commission meeting.
4. TR-2018-11 - A Resolution authorizing the dedication of Energy Revenues to the Energy
Management Project Stabilization Fund(Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. As Vice Chair of the Finance
I Committee, Councilor Mineo provided a report stating that all was in order and the committee send a positive
recommendation to the Full Council by a vote of 4 Yes,0 No, 1 Absent(Councilor Letellier).
1 The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier) approving the item.
Item G. Report of Council Committees
None.
Item H. Elections
None.
Item L Public Hearings
None.
Item I Old Business
1. TOR-2017-13 - An Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of Agawam Zoning Ordinances to add
solar energy systems (Sponsored by Councilors Johnson and Rossi) Refer to Legislative Committee and
work with Assessors and Engineering to gather list of potential overlay district areas—no vote taken yet
(Tabled 2/5/18) (Referred to Planning Board - PB Public Hearing set for 3/1118) (City Council Public
Hearing set for 3/19118)
Council President Johnson stated that during the recent Legislative Committee meeting, Councilor Bitzas asked what
' percentage of vote it would take to pass a Special Permit — which Council President Johnson confirmed to be a two-
thirds majority vote. At the request of Councilor Suffriti,the language in the ordinance would reflect an increase in the
maximum allowable roof coverage from 80% to 90%. Council President reminded everyone that the Planning Board
would be holding its Public Hearing on March V and the City Council's Public Hearing would be on March 19, 2018.
By a unanimous voice vote, the item remained on the table.
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2. TO-2018-3 - A Budgetary Transfer of 5,800.00 from Fire Department Regular Temporary (#12201-
51020)to Fire Contractual Services(#12202-52360) (Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Sandlin. As Vice Chair of the Finance
Committee, Councilor Mineo provided a report stating that all was in order and the committee send a positive
recommendation to the Full Council by a vote of 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (Councilor Letellier). Councilor Cavallo
' praised Chief Sirois' always thorough and remarkably detailed back up reports. His reports are the best that we receive
throughout the year.
The vote was 10 YES, 0 NO,1 ABSENT(Councilor Letellier) approving the item.
Item K. New Business
1. TR-2018-12 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Mary Jo Safford, MS,APRN-BC, CTH,
92 Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills, MA to the Board of Health for a term expiring the first Monday in
February,2021 (Mayor Sapelli)
Next Agenda.
2. TR-2018-13 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Charlotte M. Fields, 63 Central Street,
Agawam, MA to the Historical Commission to a term expiring January 1,2021 (Mayor Sapelli)
Next Agenda.
3. TR-2018-14 - A Resolution appropriating funds ($23,157.00) from the General, Unreserved,
Undesignated Fund Balance(Free Cash)to the Parks and Recreational Vehicle Account(#16204-58500)
Referred to Finance Committee, next Agenda.
4. TR-2018-15 - A Resolution to appropriate and authorize borrowing in the amount of $1,100,000.00
for the O'Brien's Corner Complete Streets Improvement Project(Mayor Sapelli)
The Mayor has decided to withdraw this item however it will have to be withdrawn on our next Agenda once the item
has been moved to Old Business where it can be acted upon.
5. TO-2018-4 -Voucher List of$1,730.03 for Councilors' reimbursements for MMA Trade Show 2018
Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
6. TOR-2018-1 - An Ordinance to amend Section 49-7(C) of the Code of the Town of Agawam — Two
Readings Required(Mayor Sapelli)
Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
Item L. Am other matter that may legally come before the Ci Council.
Councilor Suffriti reminded affected residents of the Feeding Hills septic situation that they have not been forgotten.
Councilor Rossi asked Council Administrative Assistant to contact Chris Golba, representatives from Tighe & Bond
and the Mayor for availability to have a meeting regarding sewers. Councilor Mercadante thanked Corinne and
Marilyn-fbr their service —it is greatly appreciated. Councilor Magovern agreed and sent prayers to all the people in
Florida after the tragic shootings. Council President Johnson had several housekeeping items including saving the date
of March 26 b for Needs Assessment Committee's 85% plan presentation. He also wanted to appoint those councilors
wishing to be on the Energy Commission as well as the Housing Committee.
' Item M. Adjournment.
The Motion to adjourn was moved by Councilor Magovern and seconded by Councilor Mercadante. Meeting was
adjourned at 7:20pm.
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A RE50LUTION ACCF:PI7NG A GRANT FROM CONIMONWEM d 11 OF
MASSACHUSE)TS S)'AIT 911 DEPARTMENT' TR-"I"
1'URSIAMI'TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS
CHAPTER IJ,SECTION 53A FOR AGAWAM POLICE.DEPARTMEN)'
A RESOLUTION CON AMW TILE APPIOOOMENT OF
(Spanaored by Mgyror Willi—SapidlQ
Cg4WNE M.WINGAI7O,191 ELM STREET,ADAIYAA(AM
.. TO THE A(1AWAM Iik)USIING COMMITFEE TO A TERN EXPIRING
WITURVAS,.l,e Tnum of Agawam applied lix and i.raved a gxam(im the
Stale%[0.pantncnt;and OCJt)BE'H i,202f
W I1FRE,:15,ShC AgMM Police DCPat tl dcsitea 10 acccpl will grim;and
WHEREAS-V8Wn4y a+kac an die Ageiimm IilOYdlng .'and
W'11FREAS,the grerd is in the amoula at sevens thousand nurse hundred rvnety-
ninw and 00100(570,999011)da]lars wnx awarded with A signal w t,-t aid award
lenef dated Oocemhcr 21,2M: WHEREAS,eye Afayarhas epprmnled 0m1Mae N ItYerppr(1811 a,5&,K Agawam,
MA fd A-Agam m Housap CW=Wff a ea a WM eipafng as Olawba 1,2521;MW
W}IIiRF;A5,the Avuwmn Iso;itt Depenmcnl will use the fwuls topur:!ursc
addiiianel VNIable and radio cs+ns]-,payment an the eu=nl dispakh amsnie
purdmsed on a fi-veer payment plan.and api;m&,;to the dihpatd.censer:and NDW THEREFORE,THEA0.4WAN TOM COUNCIL hw-byleesavw la ewAm dw
WHEREAS.it is in dye best inlefcam of thn Taws of Ag&%%=10 a P!.Ine grain Appoutbeellf of C-1knVel bf Id6llgard,194&M SVNG&Agawam,e(A to p'+e ApiePre l(vmwV
frtart the C'Mul:ve O1Rec of Public Salcly ud Fecarity- Corned—fu a term e>tplRn9 OefMer 1=1-
NOR''CIlEREFORE,the Agaw:trcl City U n uil hereby rCAnl9 li—m 1.1.
N1 C.P..c.44.4i�A lu-TA ibis grand fmm F.xcavlive 011i,<of I'iiblk Safci';and
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DATED THIS_ ...... DAY OF 2lIB
DATFh ILM.9 DAY OF
��_ PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAN TO WA'COUPiC'IL
PCR ORDER OF I}IL r1G.AWAM(:IJY COI TNI71L
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AYPR.OVI:f)AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LE93AUTY
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TR-201810
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A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
' MARIL YN CURRY,123 BEEKMAN DRIVE,AGAWAM,MA AIIESOLUTIt)T'ALT1MRIY.INGI THE DEDICATION Ol LNVR(;Y REITMtES
TO THEHLSTOMICAI COMLd15SfpN TO THE VNERCY MANA(iLrMFNT PROLE('[S'I'AU1t.l!-A7'IOY FUND
TO A TERM EXPIRING
is,o�ea ss nl.vs.++sT,m,e s�tn ^
JANUARY 1.2021
WHEREAS,The etactn a 1.of the Municipal.Yin4ern17m,xi Act M:2d16 c.21A 122
1(1'IEREAS avar»ney—j.15 an the Hlsf0draf C—Mlsskv,ate has mphc+i>ctl the creazlou oY span(Slabihaatinn Wnds throne or more diBereal ynryuu�s:
4u;d
u'1IERFAS,the M1luniupaL ModerniaWian Act St.?016 c 218§?2 rhmmsted the
H7ItFREA$the Mayer has apintfa+ad lAen(yn Crary,723 Blackman Drive,Apais®aL
rni he:unoum that could appNptinitai it,..Swbililtinn Fund in any fur end the
NA to Me Hlmarlcal Camrneasipt so a Win a p—V W✓unwary 1,2021,end aUitp 1,halooces+,f at{ nhilivxlinn funds;mid
v a+ W1tF.R1:1S a,,,I'nwnofnypam is rral-a energy—91-11 impmvmuntt x
NOW THEREFORE;THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby resvlrea dv owiffim trig .re T+ Mlding :ad
epyaMiiuM w Marlyn Carry,123 Beekman n ,AWWa+n,MA IV ate Ifisdpx W'IFFfdEAS,thc Town ofAj9W—trios ncct�e reimburxcmrnls,rthats ar
Carare°salara to a dean e.,Wft art JaMrarl'1 202f. inctmi�cs fmmenergy emnlerlih f¢r nuLirlg cncryry improvenwnro at 7owr IfuiWinlls:an¢
1 WH):REAS.i:is in;he k'111tt-11 the Cuwn Of Apawaui M act olde a—I—
rtimhwx`c:usuls-'Am,'orix ivp to fiavd the cats ofenergy m nyl--+tt impMFemrnc+
GATED)MS DAYOF 2018
that Inay reduce the nee Murigy�kbl atld light lows Aili Wings:aed
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Slassaeh—M General Laws,Chupta ft.Sesunn 1H which y>.,s.idex fix thr dedieadm-witbow
tuitd¢rappruPtia[iun,ui all.m aP�cnta8rnrn less thal 25 perrxnr,of panicukv Iben,clvugan '
o1 xecelpl,to eatahilivanon rand esrahlishcd wordy a7assacha+clt+(icm+rei lawn,Chapter c0,
' PER ORDER OF THE AGA WAM TOWN COUNCIL 3niw¢SD,m he cfl'eelice for the trued prat beginning on lulu 1.2018.
I)ATrl)THFS day of 2018
_ vt Agewam CO Coum* PER ORULR OF 1111:MiAWANI f'17V COI,;1tiC11.Chnatopher C.Jolmaoa,Prasln�M,
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY -
Chtialnpha C.Jdasm,Presidrnt
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BUDG1:1'ARY'CRANE'FER FORM
DeWn Unere: FORE DEPARTMP41-
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' From Fire Reguim ianp 12MI 51020
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Tn: Fire Comaacmal Se -iM 12202 52360
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1 hereby ewify that funds are uvailable to nuJ4 Lite almv-sw[ed transfer.
Daft:
Cheryl St. hn,Andita'
I hereby alspetvc plaamrnt of tM above-stated transfer an the Cno/umil Agent
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William Sapelli,M1511
Approved as to foam aid legality.
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' Stephfmfrljmiconti.solicitor
PER ORDL•.R OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL-APPROVE)ON ,2014
Dato=
ChriA*erJohnsov,Presidem
AQR V A - ;Pm—.m to Section 3-6 of the Agawam Home Rule Chum,]
hereby approve the Council passage of the above-staled transfer.
Date:
William Sapelli,Mwor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION:Pursu mt to Seclien 3-6 of the Agawam Hame Rule
Chaney,I hcmbydisappmt-e the Council ra ge a]be above-stared 6amfm
Date:
William Sapollt,Mayer
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