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Donald M. Rheault, President
Robert A. Magovern, Vice President `•�
George Bitzas, Councilor NJ r
Cecilia Calabrese, Councilor (�
Ruth Carr-Bitzas, Councilor =<'
Gina M. Letellier, Councilor
Joseph- Minco, Councilor
Dennis Perry, Councilor
Robert Rossi, Councilor
Jill Simpson, Councilor
Robert M. Young , Councilor
Agawam Town Council
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Councilors:
At its duly called meeting geld on June 21, 2007, the Agawam Planning Board voted not to be
the petitioner for TOR-2007-5.
Sincerely,
Dennis B. Hopkins, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board .
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AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
36 MAIN STREET
AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001
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PRESIDENT
Donald M. Rheault
VICE PRESIDENT June 19, 2997
Robert A. Magovern
COUNCILORS Agawam Planning Board
George Bitzas
Cecilia Calabrese Dennis Hopkins, Chairman
Ruth Carr Bitzas 36 Main Street
Gina M. Letellier
Joseph Mineo Agawam, MA
Dennis J. Perry
Robert E. Rossi
Jill P. Simpson Dear Mr. Hopkins.,
Robert M. Young
COUNCIL CLERK At the June 18, 2007 Council Meeting the Council voted to
Ursula Retzler refer TOR-2007-5 to the Planning Board to be the
petitioner.
XldM. Rheault, President
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SUN 19 2447
TELEPHONE BOARD
(413) 786-0400 Ext. 233 �4`
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TOR-2007- 5
AN ORDINANCE TO AN4END THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF
AGAWAM, CHAPTER 180 ARDCAL E VIII SECTION 180-44-E,
MAXD"ALLOWED GALLONS OF.GASOLIE STORAGE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILOR DENNIS J. PERRY)
WHEREAS,'The code of the town of Agawam chapter 180 article VIE
section 180-44-E currently states that the maximum allowed storage of
gasoline on premises is 30,000; and
WHEREAS, Due to changing times, the nature of gasoline filling stations
and self-service stations have changed; and
WHEREAS, The majority of these service stations have multiple uses, i.e.
Fast Food services, Groceries, AIM Services, Lottery, and Drive thru.
Services; and
WHEREAS, The location.-of many of these stations a"re in heavy traffic
area's; and
WHERtAS, Due to fluctuating gas prices, demand of gasoline at these
multi-purpose stations has increased; and
ValEREAS, Due to. this *'increase in demand, tanker truck deliveries to these
locations has increased; 'and
V*rBEREAS, Increasing the maximum amount of gasoline storage at these
locations would reduce the number of tanked truck deliveries; and
WBEREAS, By reduQing the,.number of deliveries to these locations would
greatly reduce the potential of traffic problem and possible accidents.
NOW TIHEREFORE the Agawam City Council hereby amends that the code
of the Town of Agawam Article VIH, section 180-44-E be changed from:
"Provided that not more than 30,000 gallons of gasoline shall be stored on
the premlses.�� To: "Provided that not more than 50,000 gallons of gasoline
shall be stored on the premises".
SATED THIS------------------- DAY OF-----------------------2007
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL.
Donald M. Rheau t, President
TAPED AS T FORM AND LEGALITY
Vi cent F ioscia, Solicitor