Agawam public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will consider several permit and license renewals. These include amusement device authorizations for local businesses and Class 2 Dealer licenses for auto sales.

• Eversource Pole Petition for Silver Street
• Amusement permits and licenses for Agawam Bowl LLC (359/363 Walnut Street Ext.)
• Amusement permits and licenses for Towne Taproom (378 Walnut Street Ext.)
• Class 2 Dealer licenses for Elias Auto (1123 Suffield Street) and Malkoon Motor Sales, Inc. (825 Springfield Street)
• Amusement permits and licenses for American Legion Post 185 and Casa Di Lisa Restaurant

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss several resolutions regarding grant acceptances and fund appropriations. The body will review funding for environmental programs, emergency management, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• TR-2021-73: $14,300.00 grant from Department of Environmental Protection for Sustainable Materials Recovery Program
• TR-2021-74: $100,000.00 grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• TR-2021-75: $4,606.00 appropriation from Energy Management Project Stabilization Fund for electric motor vehicle charging stations
• TR-2021-76: $6,500.00 grant from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss several grant acceptances and the appropriation of funds for electric vehicle charging stations. The body will also review the renewal of various amusement and auto dealer licenses.

• Grant of $100,000.00 from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• Grant of $14,300.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection for Sustainable Materials Recovery
• Appropriation of $4,606.00 for electric motor vehicle charging stations
• Budgetary transfer of $215,888.55 from Building Maintenance Street Lighting to Building Improvements
• Grant of $6,500.00 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee will meet to review permit and license renewals. The body is deciding on one amusement permit and three auto dealer licenses.

• Weekly Amusement permit for F.S.F. Inc. (Riverboat Bar & Grill) at 11 South End Bridge Circle
• Class 2 Dealer's license for RNK Auto Sales at 28 Moylan Lane
• Class 2 Dealer's license for V&F Auto, Inc. at 7 Harding Street
• Class 2 Dealer's license for Auto Point Motors, Inc. at 1039 Springfield Street

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee and City Council will meet to discuss a resolution regarding Agawam High School. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a proposed fund appropriation for a school feasibility study.

• Resolution TR-2021-68: Appropriation of funds for an Agawam High School feasibility study
• Approval of October 18, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions to accept state grants for environmental and emergency management programs. The body is also deciding on the reappointment of three members to municipal commissions. Additionally, a fund appropriation for electric vehicle charging stations is proposed.

• Grant of $100,000.00 from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• Grant of $14,300.00 from the Department of Environmental Protection for Sustainable Materials Recovery Program
• Grant of $6,500.00 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
• Appropriation of $4,606.00 for electric motor vehicle charging stations
• Reappointments to the Agawam Municipal Golf Commission and Whiting Street and Thomas Pyne Fund Commission

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to fund a feasibility study for Agawam High School and hold a public hearing on adopting a Residential Factor of 0.8325. The body is also reviewing several grant acceptances and business license renewals.

• TR-2021-68: Appropriation of funds for Agawam High School feasibility study
• TR-2021-66: Public hearing to adopt a Residential Factor of 0.8325
• TR-2021-74: Acceptance of a $100,000.00 grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• TR-2021-73: Acceptance of a $14,300.00 grant for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program
• TR-2021-75: Appropriation of $4,606.00 for electric motor vehicle charging stations

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to fund a feasibility study for Agawam High School and a resolution to accept a gift van for the Senior Center. The body is also reviewing numerous Class 2 Dealer licenses and amusement permits for local businesses.

• TR-2021-68: Resolution to appropriate funds for an Agawam High School feasibility study
• TO-2021-27: Budgetary transfer of $20,400.00 from Treasurer Collector to Mayor’s Office
• TOR-2021-4: Public hearing on amending Site Plan Review requirements
• TR-2021-69: Resolution to accept a gift van from the PVTA for the Agawam Senior Center
• Review of multiple Class 2 Dealer licenses for businesses on Main Street, Springfield Street, and Walnut Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a resolution to appropriate funds for a feasibility study for Agawam High School. The body is also considering the acceptance of a gifted van for the Senior Center and several business permit renewals.

• Resolution TR-2021-68 to fund a feasibility study for Agawam High School
• Resolution TR-2021-69 to accept a van gift from the Pioneer Valley Transportation Authority for the Senior Center
• Weekly Amusement permit renewal for Riverboat Bar & Grill at 11 South End Bridge Circle
• Class 2 Dealer's license renewals for RNK Auto Sales, V&F Auto, Inc., and Auto Point Motors, Inc.

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will consider the granting or renewal of several business licenses. The agenda focuses on Class 2 Dealer licenses and permits for weekly and automatic amusement devices.

• Class 2 Dealer licenses for Parrotta’s Auto Service, Chris Auto South, Langonet, Sarat Ford Sales, Auto Kraft, Garden Auto Sales, and Falcor Auto Sales
• Weekly Amusement permits for Polish American Club of Agawam, Ray-Mor Inc. (The Elbow), RCM Inc., Ferrentino’s Pizzeria & Pub, Scoreboard Bar & Restaurant, and West Springfield Fish and Game Club
• Automatic Amusement Device licenses for Polish American Club of Agawam, Ray-Mor Inc. (The Elbow), and West Springfield Fish and Game Club

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is meeting to review a proposed budget transfer. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from October 18, 2021.

• Proposed budgetary transfer of $20,400.00 from Treasurer Collector to Mayor’s Office (TO-2021-27)

City Council

The Legislative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to discuss amendments to site plan review requirements and a resolution regarding special police officers. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 12, 2021.

• Ordinance TOR-2021-4 to amend Site Plan Review requirements
• Resolution TR-2021-67 to redraft a petition regarding Special Police Officers

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will discuss several business license renewals and permits. The body is also reviewing a tabled petition from Eversource regarding Mill Street.

• Eversource Petition for Mill Street
• Weekly Amusement permit for The Main Street Still, Inc. at 63 Springfield Street
• Automatic Amusement Device license for The Main Street Still, Inc. at 63 Springfield Street
• Class 2 Dealer licenses for Joe’s Truck Repair, Euro Imports, and Rayonia Motors LLC
• Weekly Amusement permit for Kaptain Jimmy’s Restaurant & Distillery at 916 Suffield Street

City Council

The Agawam City Council is reviewing a petition to change the Mayor's term length and a resolution regarding the residential tax factor. The body is also considering a budget transfer and several committee appointments and permit renewals.

• Petition to change the Office of the Mayor term from two years to four years
• Budgetary transfer of $20,400.00 from Treasurer Collector to Mayor’s Office
• Resolution adopting a Residential Factor of 0.0000
• Reappointment of Corinne Wingard to the Agawam Housing Committee
• Proposed ordinance to amend Site Plan Review requirements

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to discuss business permits and a utility petition. The body is considering license renewals for an auto body shop and amusement permits for local establishments.

• Eversource Petition for Mill Street
• Class 2 Dealer's License for ACE Auto Body at 1363 Main Street
• Weekly Amusement permit for 342, Inc. (Murphy's Pub) at 664 Suffield Street
• Weekly Amusement permit for The Buc, Inc. at 84-86 Maple Street
• Automatic Amusement Device license for The Buc, Inc. at 84-86 Maple Street

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee is meeting to review a resolution regarding a bus stop location. The body will also approve minutes from the October 4, 2021 meeting.

• TR-2021-63: Resolution to designate a bus stop on the eastbound side of Springfield Street across from Brookline Avenue

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to review two grant resolutions. The body will decide whether to accept funding for ecological restoration and police department services.

• TR-2021-61: $61,643.00 grant from the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration
• TR-2021-62: $21,210.00 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Agawam Police Department

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several state grants and a proposal to extend the mayor's term from two to four years. The body is also considering amendments to site plan review requirements and various local business licenses.

• Grant of $3,054,708.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
• Grant of $61,643.00 from the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration
• Grant of $21,210.00 for the Agawam Police Department
• Petition to change the Office of the Mayor term from two years to four years
• Proposed ordinance to amend Site Plan Review requirements (Public Hearing Nov 15, 2021)

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to review permit and license renewals. The body is considering requests for a junk dealer and a Class 2 dealer.

• Eversource Petition for Mill Street
• Junk Dealer’s permit for Baki’s Fine Jewelry at 9 North Westfield Street
• Class 2 Dealer’s license for KLC Auto Sales, Inc. at 1514 Main Street

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will review a resolution regarding the Roderick I. Ireland Courthouse and a new town redistricting plan. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes.

• Resolution urging action on health and safety at Roderick I. Ireland Courthouse
• Resolution approving a redistricting plan for the Town of Agawam
• Approval of June 21, 2021 minutes

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to review the June 21, 2021, minutes. The primary agenda item is a resolution to accept a FEMA grant for the Fire Department.

• Resolution TR-2021-57: $254,363.64 FEMA grant for Agawam Fire Department

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several state grants for housing, ecological restoration, and police services. The body is also considering business licenses and a new bus stop designation.

• Grant of $3,054,708.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
• Grant of $61,643.00 from the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration
• Grant of $21,210.00 for the Agawam Police Department
• Designation of a bus stop on the eastbound side of Springfield Street across from Brookline Avenue
• Class 2 Dealer's licenses for KLC Auto Sales, Inc. (1514 Main Street) and ACE Auto Body (1363 Main Street)

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to discuss a five-year railroad crossing light agreement and two junk dealer permits. The body will also review a tabled Eversource petition for Mill Street.

• TR-2021-55: Five-year agreement for railroad crossing lights with Town of West Springfield
• TO-2021-12: Junk Dealer’s permit for Soul Shine Consignment Boutique LLC, 360 North Westfield Street, Unit 7
• TO-2021-13: Junk Dealer’s permit for Baki’s Fine Jewelry, 9 North Westfield Street
• Eversource Petition regarding Mill Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposed redistricting plan for the town and an ordinance to amend Site Plan Review requirements. The body will also consider a FEMA grant for the Fire Department and a railroad crossing agreement with West Springfield.

• Resolution approving a redistricting plan for the Town of Agawam
• FEMA grant of $254,363.64 for the Agawam Fire Department
• Ordinance to amend Site Plan Review requirements (Chapter 180)
• Five-year agreement with West Springfield for railroad crossing lights
• Junk Dealer's permits for Soul Shine Consignment Boutique LLC and Baki’s Fine Jewelry

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to approve previous minutes and review two utility petitions. The meeting is focused on specific infrastructure requests from Eversource.

• Eversource Petition – Tuckahoe Drive
• Eversource Petition – Mill Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions regarding the 2021 municipal elections and public safety grants. The body is also considering a multi-year agreement with West Springfield and several local business permits.

• Resolution to opt out of early voting by mail for the Fall 2021 Municipal Fall Election
• Grant of $5,995.00 for the Agawam Fire Department from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
• Five-year agreement with the Town of West Springfield for railroad crossing lights
• Junk Dealer’s PERMIT for Soul Shine Consignment Boutique LLC at 360 North Westfield Street
• Junk Dealer’s PERMIT for Baki’s Fine Jewelry at 9 North Westfield Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions regarding state legislative petitions and local administration. The body will discuss funding for the Fire Department and the posting of 2021 election warrants.

• Resolution to accept a $5,995.00 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for the Agawam Fire Department
• Resolution authorizing the posting of warrants for the 2021 Elections
• Resolution petitioning state legislators to allow Community Preservation Act funds for low-income and senior home repairs
• Resolution petitioning state legislators to oppose permanent universal mail-in voting

City Council

The Legislative Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding state voting legislation. This meeting is noted as not open to the public.

• TR-2021-46: Resolution to petition State Legislators to oppose making universal mail-in voting a permanent process

City Council

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City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding Community Preservation Act funds. The proposal seeks state legislation to allow these funds to be used for home maintenance and repairs for low-income residents and seniors on fixed incomes.

• TR-2021-43: Resolution petitioning State Legislators to allow Community Preservation Act funds for senior and low-income home repairs

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to discuss two resolutions regarding insurance trust agreements. These items were proposed by Mayor Sapelli.

• TR-2021-40: Resolution establishing a Health Insurance Trust Agreement
• TR-2021-41: Resolution establishing a Dental Insurance Trust Agreement

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Operating Budget. The body is also reviewing several federal and state grants and proposed amendments to town codes.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Operating Budget
• Acceptance of a $3,054,708.00 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
• Proposed ordinance to amend the marijuana buffer zone (Section 124 of Chapter 180)
• Acceptance of grants from the Cares Act, FEMA, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Resolution to petition state legislators regarding Community Preservation Act funds for low-income and senior home repairs

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to discuss the appropriation of Community Preservation funds. The body will review resolutions regarding local preservation and town property improvements.

• TR-2021-35: Funding for a Condition Assessment Report and Preservation Plan for the Captain Charles Leonard House
• TR-2021-36: Funding for the purchase of benches on town owned land
• TR-2021-37: Reservation and appropriation of funds from the Community Preservation Fund

City Council

The Legislative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to review proposed changes to the Agawam Town Code. The agenda includes two ordinances requiring two readings each.

• TOR-2021-2 (PH-2021-3): Ordinance to amend Section 147 of Chapter 180
• TOR-2021-3 (PH-2021-4): Ordinance to amend Section 124 of Chapter 180
• Approval of March 15, 2021 minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding the use of Community Preservation Act funds and the Morgan Sullivan Bridge Project. The agenda also includes public hearings for town code amendments and the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Operating Budget.

• Resolution for Captain Charles Leonard House preservation plan (CPA)
• Resolution for purchase of benches on town owned land (CPA)
• Resolution for Morgan Sullivan Bridge Project orders of taking
• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Operating Budget
• Ordinance to amend Section 147 and Section 124 of the Town Code

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee will meet for a workshop and business session. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes and a permit order.

• Approval of minutes dated May 17, 2021
• Order granting or renewing a Junk Dealer's permit for Block Jewelers, Inc., One South End Bridge Circle

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a public hearing. The primary focus is a petition regarding Eversource poles.

• Public Hearing on Eversource Pole Petition – Drawing #2036

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to discuss a multi-year capital improvement plan and several budgetary transfers. The meeting is not open to the public, though residents may submit comments in advance.

• Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Budgetary transfer of $26,158.50 from Reserve Fund to DPW Snow and Ice Equipment Rental
• Budgetary transfer of $25,000.00 from Reserve Fund to Municipal Golf Course Food & Service Supplies
• Budgetary transfer of $1,800.00 within the Law Department
• Resolution to accept M.G.L. Chapter 200A, Section 9A regarding abandoned funds

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program and the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Operating Budget. The body is also considering several budgetary transfers and Community Preservation Fund expenditures.

• FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program public hearing
• Proposed FY 2022 Annual Operating Budget
• Budgetary transfer of $26,158.50 from Reserve Fund to DPW Snow and Ice Equipment Rental
• Budgetary transfer of $25,000.00 from Reserve Fund to Municipal Golf Course Food & Service Supplies
• Orders of Taking for the Morgan Sullivan Bridge Project

Community Preservation Act Committee

The committee will review CPA balances and project updates. The agenda includes funding applications for the Captain Charles Leonard House and Benches-Phase 5.

• Funding application: Captain Charles Leonard House
• Funding application: Benches-Phase 5
• Review of FY22 Revenues
• CPA Application Revision

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several grant acceptances and budgetary transfers. The body is also discussing a resolution in support of the Feeding Hills Southwest Sewer Project and the reappointment of a member to the Veterans’ Council.

• TR-2021-28: Grant of $2,904,708.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
• TR-2021-29: Grant of $15,000.00 for Agawam Fire Department safety equipment
• TR-2021-30: Resolution in support of the Feeding Hills Southwest Sewer Project
• TO-2021-9: Budgetary transfer of $26,158.50 from Reserve Fund to DPW Snow and Ice Equipment Rental
• TO-2021-10: Budgetary transfer of $25,000.00 from Reserve Fund to Municipal Golf Course Food & Service Supplies

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will meet to review several permit and license renewals. Items include a junk dealer's permit and amusement-related permissions.

• Junk Dealer's Permit for John's Trucking of Agawam, Inc., 415 Silver Street
• Weekly Amusement Permit for Six Flags New England, 1623 Main Street
• Automatic Amusement Device License for Six Flags New England, 1623 Main Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several grant acceptances and the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider permit renewals for local businesses and budgetary transfers for golf services.

• Resolution to accept a $2,904,708.00 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
• Resolution to accept a $15,000.00 grant for Agawam Fire Department safety equipment
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Permit renewals for John’s Trucking of Agawam, Inc. (415 Silver Street) and Six Flags New England (1623 Main Street)
• Budgetary transfers of $2,000.00 and $8,000.00 from Regular Golf Temporary Labor

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will discuss three resolutions. The meeting is not open to the public, though residents may submit comments in advance.

• TR-2021-20: Resolution supporting voter identification and legal absentee ballots and opposing universal mail-in ballots
• TR-2021-21: Resolution supporting permitting sports gaming in local businesses
• TR-2021-24: Resolution supporting House Bill No. 1359 for a state funded grant program for Robotics and STEM

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will review two budget resolutions. These items involve appropriating funds for city infrastructure and the Agawam Library.

• Resolution TR-2021-22: $600,000.00 from Free Cash for infrastructure improvements
• Resolution TR-2021-23: $1,500,000.00 to pay for Agawam Library roof replacement and remodeling

City Council

The Agawam City Council is reviewing resolutions to allocate funds for infrastructure and the Agawam Library roof. The body is also considering resolutions regarding voter identification, sports gaming, and STEM grants.

• TR-2021-22: Appropriation of $600,000 from Free Cash for infrastructure improvements
• TR-2021-23: Appropriation and borrowing of $1,500,000 for Agawam Library roof replacement and remodeling
• TR-2021-25: Orders of Taking for the O’Brien’s Corner Right of Way Project on Springfield Street
• TOR-2021-1: Ordinance amending electric vehicle charging station fees
• TO-2021-3: Junk Dealer’s permit for John’s Trucking of Agawam, Inc. at 415 Silver Street

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a $600,000 appropriation for infrastructure and $1.5 million for Agawam Library roof replacement. Other items include a FEMA grant for the Fire Department and a project regarding Springfield Street reconstruction.

• $2,272.73 FEMA grant for Agawam Fire Department
• Agreement for wastewater and water pumping facilities maintenance
• Lease agreement with CES Agawam Tuckahoe Solar, LLC at 0 South West Street
• Ordinance to amend electric vehicle charging station fees
• $600,000 appropriation for infrastructure improvements

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will discuss resolutions regarding water facility maintenance and solar energy agreements. This meeting is not open to the public.

• TR-2021-17: Resolution to solicit and enter an agreement exceeding five years for wastewater and water pumping facilities operation and maintenance
• TR-2021-18: Resolution accepting payments from CES Agawam Tuckahoe Solar LLC
• TR-2021-19: Resolution for a lease agreement with CES Agawam Tuckahoe Solar, LLC for a solar energy system at 0 South West Street, Feeding Hills

City Council

The Legislative Subcommittee and Council Workshop will meet to approve previous minutes and address other legal business. One ordinance regarding electric vehicle charging station fees is listed as tabled.

• Approval of February 16, 2021 minutes
• TOR-2021-1: Ordinance to amend Chapter 103 for electric vehicle charging station fees (Tabled)

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a dealer license order. This meeting is not open to the public.

• Approval of February 16, 2021 minutes
• Order regarding Class 2 Dealer's License for 57 Auto, LLC (Tabled)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the appropriation of funds for golf course operations. This meeting is not open to the public.

• TR-2021-15: Resolution to appropriate $36,406 from Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings Account to Operating Accounts

City Council

The City Council will hear the State of the City Address from Mayor William Sapelli. The body is discussing resolutions regarding municipal funding, solar energy leases, and water facility maintenance.

• TR-2021-15: Appropriation of $36,406 from Golf Course Retained Earnings to Operating Accounts
• TR-2021-16: Acceptance of $2,272.73 FEMA grant for the Fire Department
• TR-2021-17: Authorization to enter an agreement exceeding five years for wastewater and water pumping facilities
• TR-2021-19: Lease agreement with CES Agawam Tuckahoe Solar, LLC for a system at 0 South West Street
• TOR-2021-1: Proposed ordinance amending electric vehicle charging station fees

City Council

The Legislative Subcommittee and Council Workshop will discuss an ordinance regarding electric vehicle charging station fees. The body will also review resolutions concerning alcoholic beverage container deposits and internet data caps.

• TOR-2021-1: Ordinance to amend Chapter 103 for electric vehicle charging station fees
• TR-2021-13: Resolution petitioning the General Court to add a deposit to miniature alcoholic beverage containers
• TR-2021-14: Resolution opposing internet data caps and analyzing internet access and affordability