CC MTG MINUTES FEBRUARY 15 2018 LEGISLATIVE SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 15, 2018
Present: Robert Magovern-Chair
George Bitzas—Vice Chair
Rosemary Sandlin
Robert Rossi
Cecilia Calabrese
Also Present: Council President Johnson, Councilors Mercadante and Cavallo, Mayor Sapelli and
Solicitor Buoniconti
Called to Order: Meeting was called to order by Chairman Magovern at 7:00pm in the Peirce Room at the
Agawam Library, 750 Cooper Street,Agawam.
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes dated January 30,2018
Motion to approve both the minutes made by Councilor Calabrese and seconded by Councilor Sandlin. The vote
was 5 YES, 0 NO approving the minutes.
P2. 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)
I (Referred to Planning Board for their Public Hearing) (City Council Public Hearing set for
March 19,2018)
There was much discussion about the revised language of this ordinance. The language changed for roof
mounted systems increased 80%to 90% coverage and possibility of changing it to 85% to 95% coverage.
Also researching if the granting of a Special Permit would require six or eight votes. The Public Heating
' for the City Council is set for March 19"'at 7:00pm. Went into Committee as a Whole at 7:40pm to hear
citizens' comments. Will Clark spoke in favor of the revised ordinance thinking this would help prevent
the town from being sued. No one else spoke. Came out of Committee as a Whole at 7:43pm.
Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded
by Councilor Calabrese. The vote was 4 YES, 0 NO, 1 PRESENT (Councilor Bitzas).
3. Any other business that may legally come before the Committee.
None,
4. Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Magovern,Chair
Legislative Committee