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TR-2009-14 SHRINERS HOSPITAL ■ -� � ���r� _ .. _ _ -- - - ---- J: City of Agawam 611T'nq RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Sponsored by: Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President May 18, 2009 WHEREAS, the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty two Shriners Hospitals across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and burn care to children, all free of charge, and WHEREAS, the Shriners Hospital for Children health care system are faced with fiscal challenges that threaten the continued viability of the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, and WHEREAS, the citizens of Agawam and surrounding communities substantially rely upon the vital services offered at the Shrig4rs Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, and < r%3 WHEREAS, the Agawam City Council supports the continued services *nd��:.!� empowerment the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massacjsusqtil provides to its patients, and C-1 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Shriners Hospital for Children wili be meeting in San Antonio, Texas in July 2009 to consider closing a number of Shriners Hospitals, among them, the Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby recognizes, honors and commends the Melha Shrine Center and the Shriners Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts for its service to the community since 1925, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agawam City Council supports the continued operation of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts and wishes them continued success in the future. J Dated this day of 12009. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL ,4J tn v �A� - a M. Letellie , Vresident APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY CN4At—� - Christopher C. Jo on, City Solicitor MAYORAL ACTION Received this jq 4 UL day of O-A'j 2009 from Town Council Clerk. Signed by Council President this day of 2009. APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawa ,9 Wharter, as amended, I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on Ns day of 2009. Susan R. Dawson, Mayor DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATIO By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on tws day of 2009 for the following reason(s): Susan R. Dawson, Mayor RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO CQU- NCIL CLERK Returned to Council Clerk this day of �4ak4 City of Agawam RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL- IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Sponsored by: Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President May 18, 2009 WHEREAS, the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty-two Shriners Hospitals across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and burn care to children, all free of charge, and WHEREAS, the Shriners. Hospital for Children health care system are faced with fiscal challenges that threaten the continued viability of the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, and WHEREAS, the citizens of Agawam and surrounding communities substantially rely upon the vital services offered at the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, and WHEREAS, the Agawam City Council supports the continued services and empowerment the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts provides to its patients, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Shriners. Hospital for Children will be meeting in San Antonio, Texas in July 2009 to consider closing a number of Shriners Hospitals, among them, the Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby recognizes, honors and commends the Melba Shrine Center and the Shriners. Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts for its service to the community since 1925, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agawam City Council supports the continued operation of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts and wishes them continued success in the future. 1 Dated this day of , 2009. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Letellier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY CN( sft� Christopher C. Jo on, City Solicitor TR-2009-14 RESOLUTION OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD', MASSACHUSETTS Sponsored by: Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President WHEREAS, the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty-two Shriners Hopsitals located across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and bum care to children, all free of charge; WHEREAS, the Slniners Hospital for Children health care system is faced with fiscal challenges that threaten the continued viability of the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; WHEREAS, the citizens of Agawam and surrounding communities substantially rely upon the vital services offered at the Shniners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; WHEREAS, the Agawam City Council supports the continued services and empowerinent that the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts provides to its patients; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Shriners Hospital for Children will be meeting in San Antonio, Texas in July, 2009 to consider closing a number of Shriners hospitals, among them the hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby recognizes, honors and commends the Melha Shrine Center and the Shriners Hospital, in Springfield, Massachusetts for its service to the community since 1925; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council supports the continued operation of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts and wishes them continued success in the future. Dated this day of 32009. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Letellier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY C John City Solicitor. Christ Id TR-2009-14 RESOLUTION OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Sponsored by: Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President WHEREAS,the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty-two Shriners Hopsitals located across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and bum care to children, all free of charge; WHEREAS, the Shriners Hospital for Children health care system is faced with fiscal challenges that threaten the continued viability of the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; WHEREAS, the citizens of Agawam and surrounding communities substantially rely upon the vital services offered at the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; WHEREAS, the Agawam City Council supports the continued services and empowerment that the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts provides to its patients; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Shriners Hospital for Children will be meeting in San Antonio, Texas in July, 2009 to consider closing a number of Shniners hospitals, among them the hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; and THEREFORE1 BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby recognizes, honors and commends the Melha Shrine Center and the Shriners Hospital, in Springfield, Massachusetts for its service to the community since 1925; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Agawam City Colin-; _q operation of the Shriners Hospital for Children in S. continued success in the future. (W 4, Dated this day of_, 2009. UP,— PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNI Gina M. Letellier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY 51W�_ -2 Christ'o-p-lie_r C. Johnij City Solicitor. City of Agawam RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Sponsored by: Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President May 18, 2009 WHEREAS, the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty two Shriners Hospitals across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and burn care to children, all free of charge, and WHEREAS, the Shriners Hospital for Children health care system are faced with fiscal challenges that threaten the continued viability of the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, and WHEREAS, the citizens of Agawam and surrounding communities substantially rely upon the vital services offered at the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, and WHEREAS, the Agawam City Council supports the continued services and empowerment the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts provides to its patients, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Shriners Hospital for Children will be meeting in San Antonio, Texas in July 2009 to consider closing a number of Shriners Hospitals, among them,, the Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby recognizes, honors and commends the Melha Shrine Center and the Shriners Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts for its service to the community since 1925, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agawam City Council supports the continued operation of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts and wishes them continued success in the future. Dated this day of 12009. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Letellier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Christopher C. Johnson, City Solicitor Page I of 3 barbara bard From: Cecilia Calabrese [cececalabrese@yahoo.coml Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:36 PM To: barbara bard Subject: Re:Shriners Attachments: resolution supporting shriners. hosp.doc I hate to be a stickler- but I'd like the original language and format. I need the "and" after each "whereas" clause, and the Now Therefores as they were, I actually spent a lot of time getting it as I had it - I also had a real-life Shriner put it into the correct final format. I want the font large and bold as I had it. I attached my original for-mat again. Please keep it in that format and language Thanks --- On Thu, 4/23/09, barbara bard <BBard@,agawanj.maus> wrote: From: barbara bard <BBard@agawam.ma.us> Subject: To: "cececalabrese@yahoo.com" <cececalabrese@yahoo.com> Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009, 12:05 PM I fixed some of the typos and made it a one page document. Hope that's okay. Read it and see if you have any corrections. Thanks! TR-2009-14 RESOLUTION OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Sponsored by: Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President WHEREAS, the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty-two Shriners Hopsitals located across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and bum 4/27/2009 I Pagel of5 barbara. bard From: Cecilia Calabrese [cececalabrese@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:26 AM To: barbara bard Subject: RE: Re:Shriners please spell "hospitals" correctly as well - I get dopey on Mondays.0 --- On Mon, 4/27/09, barbara bard <BBard@,qgawam.ma..us>wrote: From: barbara bard <BBard@agawam.ma.us> Subject: RE: Re:Shriners To: "cececalabrese@yahoo.com" <cececalabrese@yahoo.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 9:21 AM No biggee but since you are re-reading it looking for them—in the title Massachusetts is spelled wrong and in the fifth whereas right before the now therefore, hospitals is also misspelled. Hahahahaha So I will add the "per order" towards the end...and the wording at the end is different where Gina's signature is and Chris signature is but I will leave it as you want it. .Have agreal dq)1! .Barbara Barbara A. Bard Administrative Assistant to the City Council 36 Main Street Agawam, MA. 01001 413.786.0400 x 233 From: Cecilia Calabrese [mailto. cececalabrese@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:19 AM To: barbara bard Subject. RE: Re:Shriners me again - I read over the original Resolution, I still didn't see the typos - if you are looking at the word 4/27/2009 Page I of 5 barbara bard From: Cecilia Calabrese [cececalabrese@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:24 AM To: barbara bard Subject: RE: Re:Shriners lol!!!! thanks! ok - please DO spell "Massachusetts" correctly and also - feel free to use the usual signature language...I'm so thankU we have you BARB! --- On Mon,4/27/09, barbara bard <BBard@qgawam.maus>wrote: From: barbara.bard <BBard@agawam.ma.us> Subject: RE: Re:Shriners To: "cececalabrese@yahoo.com" <cececalabrese@yahoo.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 9:21 AM No biggee but since you are re-reading it looking for them...in the title Massachusetts is spelled wrong and in the fifth whereas right before the now therefore, hospitals is also misspelled. Hahahahaha So I will add the"per order" towards the end...and the wording at the end is different where Gina's signature is and Chris signature is but I will leave it as you want it. 1-fave agreat day! Barbara Barbara A. Bard Administrative Assistant to the City Council 36 Main Street Agawam, M A. 0 100 1 413.786.0400 x 233 From: Cecilia Calabrese [mailto: cececalabrese@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:19 AM To: barbara bard Subject: RE: Re:Shriners 4/27/2009 Pagel of4 barbara bard From: Cecilia Calabrese [cececalabrese@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:19 AM To: barbara bard Subject: RE: Re:Shriners me again - I read over the original Resolution, I still didn't see the typos - if you are looking at the word "Shriners" - that is how it is supposed to appear, did I misspell or mis-punctuate somewhere? thanks - we're keeping you busy this morning - huh? C --- On Mon, 4/27/09, barbara bard <BBard@agawam.maus>wrote: From: barbara.bard <BBard@agawam.ma.us> Subject: RE: Re:Shriners To: "Cecilia Calabrese" <cececalabrese@yahoo.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 8:57 AM Sorry! This is just a lot different from any of the resolutions we do here. There's a format used and this is different from the ones I've seen. Thought we should have some uniformality in our resolutions. There also isn't any"Per order of the Agawam City Council"and so forth. Those were mainly the things I fixed, and I also made it fit on one page which is preferred if possible but I will change it back to look exactly like your original. Do you want me to at least fix the typos? .Have agreat dqy! Bat-19ara, Barbara A. Bard Administrative Assistant to the City Council 36 Main Street Agawam, MA, 0 100 1 413.786.0400 x 233 From: Cecilia Calabrese [mailto: cececalabrese@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:36 PM To: barbara bard Subject: Re:Shriners 4/27/2009 Page I of 4 barbara bard From: Cecilia Calabrese [cececalabrese@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 9:09 AM To: barbara bard Subject: RE: Re:Shriners what typos? what did I miss? Re: "Per Order of' language - if we use that language, go ahead and put it in. --- On Mon, 4/27/09, barbara bard <BBard@qgawam.maus>wrote: From: barbara bard <BBard@agawam.ma.us> Subject: RE: Re:Shriners To: "Cecilia Calabrese" <cececalabrese@yahoo.com> Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 8:57 AM Sorry! This is just a lot different from any of the resolutions we do here. There's a format used and this is different from the ones I've seen. Thought we should have some uniformality in our resolutions. There also isn't any"Per order of the Agawam City Council" and so forth. Those were mainly the things I fixed, and I also made it fit on one page which is preferred if possible but I will change it back to look exactly like your original. Do you want me to at least fix the typos? Have a geal day-1 Barbara Barbara A. Bard Administrative Assistant to the City Council 36 Main Street Agawam, MA. 01001 413.786.0400 x 233 From: Cecilia Calabrese [mailto: cececalabrese@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:36 PM To: barbara bard Subject: Re:Shriners I hate to be a stickler- but I'd like the original language and format. I need the "and" after each "whereas" clause, and the Now Therefores as they were. 4/27/2009 Page 2 of 4 I actually spent a lot of time getting it as I had it - I also had a real-life Shriner put it into the correct final format. I want the font large and bold as I had it. I attached my original format again. Please keep it in that format and language Thanks --- On Thu, 4/23/09, barbara bard <BBard@qgawam.maus> wrote: From: barbara bard <BBard@agawam.ma.us> Subject: To: " ceeecalabrese@yahoo.com " < ceeccalabrese@yahoo.com > Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009, 12:05 PM I fixed some of the typos and made it a one page document.. Hope that's okay. Read it and see if you have any corrections. Thanks! TR-2009-14 RESOLUTION OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Sponsored by. Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President WHEREAS, the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty-two Shriners Hopsitals located across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and bum care to children, all free of charge; 4/27/2009 Page 3 of 4 WHEREAS, the Shriners Hospital for Children health care system is faced with fiscal challenges that threaten the continued viability of the Shriners Hospital in Springfield , Massachusetts ; WHEREAS, the citizens of Agawam and surrounding communities substantially rely upon the vital services offered at the Shriners Hospital in Springfield , Massachusetts WHEREAS, the Agawam City Council supports the continued services and empowerment that the Shriners Hospital in Springfield , Massachusetts provides to its patients; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Shriners Hospital'for Children will be meeting in San Antonio, Texas in July, 2009 to consider closing a number of Shriners hospitals, among them the hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby recognizes, honors and commends the Melha Shrine Center and the Shriners Hospital, in Springfield, Massachusetts for its service to the community since 1925; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council supports the continued operation of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield , Massachusetts and wishes them continued success in the future. Dated this day of 2009. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Letellier , President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY 4/27/2009 Page 4 of 4 Christopher C. Johnson, City Solicitor 4/27/2009 Page I of I barbara bard From: Cecilia Calabrese [cececalabrese@yahoo.coml Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 8:47 Am To: barbara bard Subject: Memo to Jack Stone Hi Barb: Please send the following Memo to Jack Stone, DPW Superintendent From: Cecilia P. Calabrese, City Council Vice President Re: Federal Funding for Sewer Expansion Project Date: today cc: The City Council The Mayor Laurel Pl. Dear Mr. Stone: Last week, several Town Officials attending the Workshop hosted by Rep. Richard Neal in Southbridge. As you may know, I was among them, During the workshop, it was highlighted that projects, such as our own sewer expansion project, qualifies for funding under the new Stimulus package. However, we must submit our Project as soon as possible in order to be considered. Upon checking the state web site regarding project applications already pending funding under this program, I did not see our sewer expansion project. Please let the City Council know if Agawam has, actually submitted the sewer expansion project for federal funding. If not' please let us know what the delay is. Finally, please advise the Council when you expect an application to be made for funding under the Stimulus Program. Kindly provide the Council with a copy of said application.. Representative Neal let us know that this is an unprecedented opportunity to tap into federal dollars specifically made available for this type of project. By my reckoning, we clearly qualify, but if we do not act with all haste in submitting the application, we will miss the boat, and another one most likely will not be coming along again in the near future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, Cecilia P. Calabrese, City Council Vice President Finance Committee Member 4/27/2009 TR-2009-14 RESOLUTION OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Sponsored by: Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President WHEREAS, the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty-two Shriners Hopsitals located across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and bum care to children, all free of charge; WHEREAS, the Shriners Hospital for Children health care system is faced with fiscal challenges that threaten the continued viability of the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; WHEREAS, the citizens of Agawam and surrounding communities substantially rely upon the vital services offered at the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; WHEREAS, the Agawam City Council supports the continued services and empowerment that the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts provides to its patients; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Shriners Hospital for Children will be meeting in San Antonio, Texas in July, 2009 to consider closing a number of Shriners hospitals, among them the hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby recognizes, honors and commends the Melha Shrine Center and the Shriners Hospital, in Springfield, Massachusetts for its service to the community since 1925; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council supports the continued operation of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts and wishes them continued success in the future. Dated this day of_, 2009. PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Gina M. Letellier, President APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Christopher C. Johnson, City Solicitor City of Agawam RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUETTS Sponsored by: Cecilia P. Calabrese, Council Vice President May 18, 2009 - WHEREAS, the City of Agawam recognizes the outstanding work done at all twenty two Shriners Hospitals across North America in the treatment of orthopedic, spinal-cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and burn care to children, all free of charge, and WHEREAS, the Shriners Hospital for Children health care system are faced with fiscal challenges that threaten the continued viability of the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts, and WHEREAS, the citizens of Agawam and surrounding communities substantially rely upon the vital services offered at the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts., and WHEREAS, the Agawam City Council supports the continued services and empowerment the Shriners Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts provides to its patients, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees for the Shriners Hospital for Children will be meeting in San Antonio, Texas in July 2009 to consider closing a number of Shriners Hopsitals, among them, the Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Agawam City Council hereby recognizes, honors and commends the Melha Shrine Center and the Shriners Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts for its service to the community since 1925, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agawam City Council supports the continued operation of the Shriners. Hospital for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts and wishes them continued success in the future. RESOLVED THIS DAY OF MAY, 2009. Approved as to form and legality. Christopher Johnson, City Solicitor Date Council President, Gina M. Letellier Date 2 Page I of I barbara bard From: Cecilia Calabrese [cececaIabrese@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 7:50 AM To: barbara bard; Gina Letelliere Subject: item for New Business Attachments: resolution supporting shriners hosp.doc Hello-hope the kids are enjoying their week off school, Barb. The attached is a Resolution I drafted up that I would like put under New Business for the May 4th meeting, so that we can vote on it May 1 8th. A group of Shriners want to come speak in favor of this Resolution the night we discuss and take the vote on it. They are commited to keeping the Shriners Hospital open in Springfield. This is our way of supporting that effort. Thanks! Cece 4/23/2009