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REGULA R JVEE TING OF THE A GA WA M CITY COUNCIL
Hinutes dated September 512018
Meeting was called to order by Council President, Johnson at 7:00prn in the Auditorium at the Robcrta 6, Doering
School,68 Main Street, Agawarn.
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Item A. Roll Call
ROLL CALL—10 PRESENT, I ABSENT
Roll Call was taken with the following councilors preserw George Bitzas, Council Vice President Cecilia Calabrese,
Paul Cava][c). Council President Christopher Johnson, Robert Magovem, Dino Mercadante, Robert Rossi, Rosemary
Sandlin and Anthony Suffriti, Councilors Letellier and Mitten wei-Q,absent bowever Councilor Hitter arrived late near
tire end of the tnccfing.With nine present.there was a quortun,
Item B. ffontent,o Silence and the Ekd_A,,e_of Allegione-
Council President Johnson asked for a inornent of silence and the Pledge of A Ilegiance.
Item C. Citi,-
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Item L.J. )Minutev
L Regular Council Meeting—August 6,2018
IVIotion to approve was moved seconded till around the house, Voice vote approved.
2. Special Council Meeting—August 8,2018
Motion to approve was rnoved seconded all around the house. Voice vote approved.
Itein E. Declaration L,km Council NesLdent
I Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation for Lij,Q Savings Actions
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Itent F. Presentation of Resolutions
1. -201 - - A resolution adopting the order that Abbey Lanebe laid out and accepted as a Public
Way (Mayor apelli)(Deferred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. Voice rote approved.
ved.
. e R-201 -5 A Resolution adopting the Larder that .dice Lane be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way (Mayor Shpelli) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti, Voice vote approved.
. TR- t11 - - A Resolution adopting the order that Avalon Place be laid out and accepted as a Public
Wad_ (Mayor apelli)(Deferred to Administrative Committee
Motion to table mac by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti, Voice vote approved,
. 'UR- 018-Sfi - A Resolution adopting the order that Darden Street be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way (Mayor iapelli)(Deferred to Administrative Committee
Motion to table n adc by Councilor Mercadante to and seconded by Councilor Seaff itm. Voice crate approved,
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5. TR-2018-57 - A Resolution adopting the order that Blair's Hill Road be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
6. TR-2018-58 - A Resolution adopting the order that Burlington Drive be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
7. TR-2018-59 - A Resolution adopting the order that Connor's Cove be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
8 TR-2018-60 - A Resolution adopting the order that Coventry Lane be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
9. TR-2018-61 -A Resolution adopting the order that Coyote Circle be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante,and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
10. TR-2018-62 - A Resolution adopting the order that Elizabeth Street be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion,to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suff-riti. Voice vote approved.
11. TR-2018-63 -A Resolution adopting the order that Farmington Circle be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
12. TR-2018-64 - A Resolution adopting the order that Forest Ridge Lane be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to;Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
13. TR-2018-65 - A Resolution adopting the order that Hemlock Ridge be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. Voice vote approved.
14. TR-2018-66 -A Resolution adopting the order that Jasmine Lane be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Sufftiti. Voice vote approved.
15. TR-2018-67 - A Resolution adopting the order that Lakeview Circle be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative(Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mereadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
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16. TR-2018-68 -A Resolution adopting the order that Lango Lane be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
17. TR-2018-69 - A Resolution adopting the order that Logan Place be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mereadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. Voice vote approved.
18. TR-2018-70 -A Resolution adopting the order that Maple Meadows Lane be laid out and accepted as
a Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
19. TR-2018-71 - A Resolution adopting the order that Mark Drive be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Sufftiti.Voice vote approved.
20. TR-2018-72 -A Resolution adopting the order that Michele Lane be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffifti. Voice vote approved.
21, TR-2018-73 - A Resolution adopting the order that Plumtree Way be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mereadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
22. TR-2018-74 -A Resolution adopting the order that Spruce Circle be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suff-riti,Voice vote approved.
23. TR-2018-75 - A Resolution adopting the order that Stevenson Lane be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mereadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. Voice vote approved.
24. TR-2018-76 - A Resolution adopting the order that Washington Avenue be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
25. TR-2018-77 - A Resolution adopting the order that West View Lane be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and,seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice,vote approved.
26. TR-2018-78 - A Resolution adopting the order that Windemere Drive be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved.
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27* TR-2018-79 - A Resolution adopting the order that Wisteria Lane be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti, Voice vote approved.
28. TR-2018-80 - A Resolution adopting the order that Woodside Drive be laid out and accepted as a
Public Way(Mayor Sapelli)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved,
29. TR-2018-81 -A Resolution adopting the order that Zack's Way be laid out and accepted as a Public
Way(Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to table made by Councilor Mercadante and seconded by Councilor Suffriti.Voice vote approved,
Item IZ._Re art oLCouncil Committees
None.
Item H. Elections
None.
Item,[ Nbfic,Headns
None,
Item J.—Old Business
1. TOR-2018-11 -An Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of Agawam Zoning Ordinances to allow
site plan review waivers (Sponsored by Planning Board) (2 of 2 Readings) (Referred to Legislative
Committee)
Motion to approve the second and final reading made by Council Vice President Calabrese and seconded by Councilor
Sandlin.
The vote was 9 YES,0 NO,2 ABSENT (Councilors Letellier and Mineo)approving the second and final reading.
2. TO-2018-30 - An Order granting or renewing a Junk Dealer's PERMIT for Baki's Fine Jewelry, 9
North Westfield Street,Feeding Hills(Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilors Rossi and Suffriti. As Chair of the
Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided his report stating that everything was now in order with this
application and the committee sent a positive recommendation to the Full Council by a vote of 4 Yes, 0 No, I Absent
(Councilor Mimeo). Please note the arrival of Councilor Mineo at 7:2 Ipm.
The,vote was 10 YES,0 NO,I ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)approving the Permit.
3. TOR-2018-12 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12 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 Sandlin and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. As Chair of the
Legislative Committee, Councilor Magovern sprovided his report stating that the Agreement with Comcast expires soon
(end of 2019 or early 2020). Need to beef up the use of the Cable Commission. There was an oversight on policy of
use of the studio, The goal is to have transparency and more information with engaging content and integrate an HD
Channel. We are now within the three year contract renegotiation period. Agawam assesses I 1/211/o of the fee/user.
This may be increased in the new contract. Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council made by
Councilor Hi and seconded by Councilor Rossi with a vote of 5 YES,0 NO.
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,I ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)approving the first reading.
4. TO-2018-31 - Budgetary Transfer of $5,000.00 from Municipat Golf Pro Shop Supplies (#65263-
.54200) to Municipal Golf Advertising & Promotions (#65262-52010) (Mayor Sapelli) (Referred to
Finance Committee)
Motion to approve made by Councilor Mereadante and seconded by Councilor Magovern, As Acting Chair of the
Finance Committee, Council Vice President Calabrese provided the report stating that this is an interdepartmental
transfer.Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council was moved by Councilor Cavallo and seconded
by Councilor Mercadante.The vote was 3 Yes,0 No,2 Absent(Councilor Letellier and Mineo).
The vote was 10 YES,0 NO,I ABSENT(Councilor Letellier)approving the transfer.
Item K. fe
w BuLiness
1. TR-2018-82 - A Resolution accepting a grant ($5,000.00) from Westfield Bank pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,Section 53A(Mayor Sapelli)
Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda.
2. TR-2018-83 - A Resolution to appropriate and authorize borrowing in the amount of One Million
and Thirty Thousand and Three Hundred and Twenty Six Dollar ($1,030,326.00) to pay costs of the
Doering School Wastewater and Stormwater Project(Mayor Sapelli)
Referred to Finance Committee,next Agenda,
Item L. AgE other matter gang k qIIE come kore the C&Councff
Councilor Magovem reminded everyone of their right to vote and thanked everyone for getting out there and voting on
Tuesday. Councilor Mcrcadante thanked the selfless people that they honored that evening and encouraged the
community to help those in need. Councilor Bitzas also said the town is proud to honor all of the individuals that
helped save those lives. He also wished all the students,parents and teachers a wonderful and productive school year.
Councilor Cavallo, commended Les Tingley on the Cable Commission and his efforts with that. Council Vice
President thanked the poll workers especially in the high heat. Councilor Rossi agreed and thanked all of those folks.
Councilor Suffriti was proud to see our community come together to honor those individuals — one of whom was his
brother! He also thanked Mayor Sapelli for the noticeable change in town and what a breath of fresh air he has been.
Council President Johnson reminded everyone of the ceremony on Sept I 11h at 9:30am,at the Agawam Fire Department
on Main, Street, He also reminded the Council to contact Barbara if they were planning on attending the tour at
Tenaska on Wednesday Sept 19'b. Councilor Sandlin also reminded everyone of a job fair this Saturday from 9-3 at
OMG in the industrial park. Council Vice President also stated that with the Council's permission, he would work
with the Chamber to invite local businesses to come and introduce themselves to the City Council once a month so we
could get to know them and what they do. Councilor Bitzas thought that was an amazing idea. Councilor Cavallo also
spoke of the great job that Mayor Sapelli was doing for the town. Council President Johnson echoed and agreed it is a
breath of fresh air to work with the Mayor noting he also would be happy to participate in the businesses attending the
Council meetings. He also told the kids to enjoy their first"snow day"since they were getting a half day on their first
day of school due to the heat.
Item M. Ad*
j_ournmenf-
The Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded all around,Meeting was adjourned at 7:37pm.
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