Agawam public meetings in 2023

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission is holding its monthly meeting to review and sign the 2024 liquor licenses, accept minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting, and conduct any other business. The meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2023 at the Agawam Senior Center.

• Review and signing of 2024 Liquor Licenses
• Review and accept minutes from December 7, 2023 ALC Meeting

Housing Committee

The Agawam Housing Committee will review the Housing Production Plan and discuss Rosewood Way. The committee will also receive a report regarding the housing table at the Rotary Harvest Festival.

• Review of Housing Production Plan
• Discussion of Rosewood Way
• Report on Rotary Harvest Festival housing table
• Discussion of Governor’s Housing Bond Bill

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is meeting to approve November invoices from LeftField and Flansburgh, receive an update from the MSBA Board of Directors meeting, and discuss the schematic design and MSBA ineligible spaces. The committee will also hear public comment and handle new business.

• Approve invoices for November from LeftField and Flansburgh
• MSBA Board of Directors meeting 12/13/23 update
• CM-r procurement update
• Schematic Design update
• MSBA Ineligible spaces

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Administrative Sub-Committee will hold a workshop meeting to approve minutes from December 4, 2023, and consider a Class 2 dealer's license renewal for Freedom Motor Group, LLC d/b/a Malkoon Motor Sales, Inc. at 825 Springfield Street. The meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2023, at the Agawam Senior Center Seminar Hall.

• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023
• TO-2023-41: Class 2 Dealer's License for Freedom Motor Group, LLC d/b/a Malkoon Motor Sales, Inc., 825 Springfield Street

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Community Relations Sub-Committee will meet to consider four resolutions appropriating Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for various projects: park amenities on town-owned land, additional pickleball courts and improvements at Borgatti Field, rehabilitation of town-owned land for passive recreation, and preservation of historic resources. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and any other business.

• TR-2023-90: CPA funds for park amenities on town-owned land
• TR-2023-91: CPA funds for additional pickleball courts and park improvements at Borgatti Field
• TR-2023-92: CPA funds for rehabilitation of town-owned land for passive recreation
• TR-2023-93: CPA funds for preservation of historic resources
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider adopting a Housing Production Plan and several Community Preservation Act (CPA) resolutions funding park amenities, pickleball courts, historic preservation, and passive recreation. They will also vote on a school zone ordinance, a dealer's license renewal, and a $160,526.69 budget transfer for library HVAC improvements.

• TR-2023-89: Resolution to adopt a Housing Production Plan
• TR-2023-90 to 94: Five resolutions appropriating CPA funds for park amenities, pickleball courts at Borgatti Field, passive recreation, historic preservation, and surplus fund reservation
• TOR-2023-9: Ordinance to establish a school zone at Agawam High School (2nd reading)
• TO-2023-42: Budgetary transfer of $160,526.69 for Agawam Public Library HVAC re-commissioning
• TR-2023-97: Acceptance of a $15,600 state grant for Sustainable Materials Recovery Program

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing for a Notice of Intent on South Westfield Street (DePalma) and continue a hearing for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates LLC). The commission will also ratify an emergency order at 117 Hendom Drive and enforcement orders at 44 Colonial Ave and 23 Kanawha Ave, discuss an Order of Conditions extension for Silver Lake Corporation, and consider a Certificate of Compliance request for 44 Colonial Ave.

• Public hearing – Notice of Intent for South Westfield Street (DePalma)
• Continued public hearing – Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates LLC)
• Ratify emergency order at 117 Hendom Drive
• Ratify enforcement orders at 44 Colonial Ave and 23 Kanawha Ave
• Request for Certificate of Compliance at 44 Colonial Ave

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health is meeting to conduct a tobacco violation hearing for No Limit Smoke Shop, review food establishment updates, and discuss warming kits. The agenda also includes updates on school nurse and public health nurse activities, including staffing and community events.

• Tobacco violation hearing for No Limit Smoke Shop
• Food establishment updates
• Warming kits discussion
• School nurse staffing update
• Public health nurse activities: Jammie Jingles and Family Christmas Donations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to continue Case #2012-82, a special permit application for a property on Northwood Street by Ehle. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its November 13, 2023 meeting and address any other legal matters.

• Continued public hearing for Case #2012-82, Northwood Street (Ehle) special permit
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023 meeting

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission met on December 7, 2023, and approved license renewals for four establishments, including weekly and amusement licenses. The board also discussed a liquor license for Chez Josef and reviewed tabled items from prior meetings.

• Approved weekly license for Alano Club of Springfield, Inc., 36 King Street
• Approved weekly and amusement licenses for Ferrentino's Pizzaria & Pub, 1676 Main Street
• Approved weekly and amusement licenses for F.S.F., Inc. dba Riverboat Bar & Grill, 11 South End Bridge Circle
• Approved weekly and amusement licenses for West Springfield Fish and Game Club, Inc., 329 Garden Street
• Discussed liquor license for Chez Josef

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet to review a site plan for 685 South Westfield Street and a bond release for the Nicole Terrace Subdivision, both involving DePalma. They will also consider two Form A applications: one for 612 North West Street by Ricardi and one for Main Street by Tree House S, LLC. The meeting includes approval of minutes from November 30, 2023, and correspondence.

• Site plan review for 685 South Westfield Street (DePalma)
• Bond release for Nicole Terrace Subdivision (DePalma)
• Form A application for 612 North West Street (Ricardi)
• Form A application for Main Street (Tree House S, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2023

City Council

The City Council's Administrative Sub-Committee will hold a meeting and workshop to consider renewing five Class 2 Dealer's licenses for used-car dealerships. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and any other business. All items are up for discussion and decision.

• TO-2023-30: Chris Auto South, 207 Main Street, Agawam (tabled from 11/20/23)
• TO-2023-33: Parrotta's Auto Service, Inc., 357 Main Street, Agawam (tabled from 11/20/23)
• TO-2023-38: Garden Auto Sales, 204 Garden Street, Feeding Hills
• TO-2023-39: Frederick S. Fruwirth d/b/a Auto Kraft, 119 Walnut Street, Agawam
• TO-2023-40: Auto Point Motors, Inc., 1039 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills

City Council

The Agawam City Council will hold public hearings on three items: establishing a school zone at Agawam High School, amending zoning chapters, and adopting a residential tax factor. It will also vote on appointments, several Class 2 auto dealer licenses, and multiple Community Preservation Fund appropriations, including for pickleball courts and historic preservation.

• Public hearing: school zone at Agawam High School (TOR-2023-9)
• Public hearing: zoning amendments to Chapters 103 and 180 (TOR-2023-10)
• Public hearing: residential tax factor of 0.8394 (TR-2023-84)
• Budget transfer of $160,526.69 for library HVAC (TO-2023-42)
• CPA funds for pickleball courts at Borgatti Field and historic preservation

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet to discuss a zoning amendment to Sections 17(G) and 23(K), proposed by Councilors Calabrese and Russo, and to review the Housing Production Plan. The board will also approve minutes from four prior meetings and address correspondences.

• Zoning amendment to Sections 17(G) and 23(K)
• Housing Production Plan review
• Approval of minutes from September 21, October 5, October 19, and November 2 meetings

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Community Preservation Act Committee is reviewing several funding applications. These include requests for property acquisition, farm amenities, pickleball construction, and preservation trusts.

• Hall/Tate Property Acquisition: $501.00
• Tuckahoe Farm Amenities: $408,705.00
• Borgatti Pickle Ball Construction: $297,175.00
• Beautification Trust Phase 4: $60,000.00
• Historical Commission Preservation Trust: $50,000.00

Housing Committee

The committee will review the Housing Production Plan and discuss Rosewood Way. The meeting also includes a report on the Rotary Harvest Festival housing table and updates on the Governor’s Housing Bond Bill.

• Housing Production Plan discussion
• Rosewood Way discussion
• Governor’s Housing Bond Bill report
• Rotary Harvest Festival housing table report

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will meet to review documentation for 443 North West Street and discuss the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project. The agenda also includes reviewing commission projects and approving previous meeting minutes.

• Documentation review for 443 North West Street
• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project discussion
• Agawam Historical Commission Projects review

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will meet to approve invoices from LeftField and Flansburgh for September and October, and receive updates on the Project Scope Request (PSR) submission, the FAS Committee meeting, and the CM-r procurement process. The meeting includes public comment and new business.

• Approve invoices for September and October from LeftField and Flansburgh
• PSR Submission update
• FAS Committee Meeting update
• CM-r procurement update

Beautification Committee

The Agawam Beautification Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve the minutes from October 17, 2023, discuss its budget, review correspondence, and address any unanticipated topics. No specific projects or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023
• Budget discussion
• Correspondence review

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Administrative Sub-Committee will hold a workshop to consider renewing Class 1 and Class 2 dealer licenses for ten local auto-related businesses. The agenda also includes approval of the November 8, 2023 minutes and other routine business.

• Renewal of Class 2 dealer license for Joe's Truck Repair, 97 Ramah Circle South
• Renewal of Class 2 dealer license for Chris Auto South, 207 Main Street
• Renewal of Class 2 dealer license for ACE Auto Body, 1363 Main Street
• Renewal of Class 2 dealer license for Rayonia Motors (Elmwood D&J Auto Sales), 521 River Road
• Renewal of Class 1 dealer license for G&T Beaver (Beaver Camper Service), 721 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting a $26,711 state grant for public safety, appropriating $1 from the Community Preservation Fund to buy land from the Tate family for open space, and purchasing 0 Riverview Avenue for $1. Public hearings are set for December 4 on a school zone ordinance and other code amendments. The meeting also includes multiple dealer license renewals and a historical commission appointment.

• TR-2023-83: Accept $26,711.24 grant from MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
• TR-2023-85: Appropriate $1 from Community Preservation Fund to buy land from John C. Tate family for open space
• TR-2023-86: Appropriate $1 to purchase 0 Riverview Avenue
• Public hearing on TR-2023-84: Adopting a Residential Factor of 0.0000 under MGL Chapter 40, Section 56
• Public hearing on TOR-2023-9: Establishing a school zone at Agawam High School

City Council

The City Council will consider confirming Joseph M. Potter to the Historical Commission and renewing Class 2 dealer licenses for three auto businesses.

• Resolution to appoint Joseph M. Potter to the Agawam Historical Commission (term expiring Jan 1, 2026)
• Order to renew Class 2 dealer license for Garden Auto Sales, 204 Garden Street, Feeding Hills
• Order to renew Class 2 dealer license for Auto Kraft, 119 Walnut Street, Agawam
• Order to renew Class 2 dealer license for Auto Point Motors, Inc., 1039 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health will meet to hold a tobacco violation hearing for No Limit Smoke Shop, and to discuss school nurse staffing and flu clinics. The agenda is otherwise routine, including roll call, citizen speak time, and approval of minutes.

• Tobacco violation hearing for No Limit Smoke Shop
• School nurse staffing discussion
• Flu clinics update

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission will hold a public hearing for Allegrone Construction's application to install 14 temporary 1000-gallon above-ground storage tanks at 586 Mill Street, and another hearing for a change of manager at the Polish American Club from Edward Smith (deceased) to Jonathan Kelley. The commission will also review license renewals for several local establishments. The meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Agawam Senior Center.

• Public hearing: Allegrone Construction Co., Inc. for 14 temporary 1000-gallon above-ground storage tanks at 586 Mill Street, Feeding Hills
• Public hearing: Change of manager at Polish American Club of Agawam, Inc., 139 Southwick Street, from Edward Smith (deceased) to Jonathan Kelley
• License renewal reviews for Agawam Bowl, Scoreboard Bar & Restaurant, The Elbow, Buccaneer Lounge, The Back Room, and Towne Tap Room

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission held public hearings and approved a temporary propane tank installation for winter construction and a change of manager at a local club. They also reviewed liquor license renewals, approving three and tabling three pending workers' compensation policies. The commission discussed scheduling two December meetings and a potential BYOB policy.

• Approved 14 temporary 1000-gallon propane tanks at 586 Mill St., Feeding Hills, with removal by 6/30/2024
• Approved manager change at Polish American Club, 139 Southwick St., from Edward Smith to Jonathan Kelley
• Approved renewals: Agawam Bowl, Scoreboard Bar & Restaurant, Towne Tap Room
• Tabled renewals: The Elbow, Buccaneer Lounge, The Back Room (need WC policy)
• Discussed two December meetings and BYOB policy

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to hold a public hearing on a special permit application (Case# 2013-384) by the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative for properties at Shoemaker Ln and Lot 3 Moylan Ln. The board will also approve minutes from the October 23, 2023 meeting and address any other legal matters.

• Public hearing on special permit for Shoemaker Ln & Lot 3 Moylan Ln (Case# 2013-384)
• Applicant: Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings on Notices of Intent for projects at South Westfield Street and 1014 North St Ext, and a Request for Determination at 28 Cynthia Place. They will also approve minutes from prior meetings and address correspondence and complaints.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent – South Westfield Street (DePalma)
• Request for Determination – 28 Cynthia Place (Champagne)
• Continued public hearing: Notice of Intent – 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates LLC)
• Approval of minutes from October 20 and October 26, 2023

City Council

The Agawam City Council Administrative Sub-Committee will hold a meeting and workshop to discuss an Eversource pole petition on North Street and vote on several Class 2 dealer's licenses for auto businesses. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and any other business that may legally come before the committee.

• Eversource Pole Petition – North Street
• TO-2023-26: Class 2 Dealer’s LICENSE to 57 Auto, LLC, 371 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills (2023) (tabled from 10/16/23)
• TO-2023-27: Class 2 Dealer’s LICENSE to 57 Auto, LLC, 371 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills (2024) (tabled from 10/16/23)
• TO-2023-28: Class 2 Dealer’s LICENSE to RNK Auto Sales, 28 Moylan Lane, Agawam

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee and City Council will hold a joint workshop to discuss and vote on a proposed ordinance establishing a school zone at Agawam High School. The item is on its first of two required readings. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• First reading of TOR-2023-9: ordinance to amend Section 20 of Chapter 169 to create a school zone at Agawam High School
• Sponsored by Mayor Sapelli and Councilor Sandlin
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2023

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council will consider three resolutions: accepting a $26,400 federal grant for the police department, authorizing $2,000,000 in borrowing for a new police station, and accepting a $653,125 donation from Eversource. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and any other lawful business.

• TR-2023-80: Accept $26,400 DOJ grant for Agawam Police Department
• TR-2023-81: Authorize $2,000,000 borrowing for police station construction/reconstruction
• TR-2023-82: Accept $653,125 donation from Eversource

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider resolutions to accept grants and donations, including $26,400 for the police department and $653,125 from Eversource, and to authorize $2,000,000 in borrowing for a new police station. They will also discuss ordinances, including a school zone at Agawam High School, and multiple auto dealer license renewals. The agenda includes several items referred to committees and a public hearing date suggestion for December 4, 2023.

• Resolution TR-2023-81: $2,000,000 borrowing for police station construction/reconstruction
• Resolution TR-2023-82: Accept $653,125 donation from Eversource
• Resolution TR-2023-80: Accept $26,400 DOJ grant for police department
• Resolution TR-2023-85: $1.00 from Community Preservation Fund for land purchase from John C. Tate family
• Ordinance TOR-2023-9: Establish school zone at Agawam High School

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health is meeting to conduct a tobacco violation hearing for No Limit Smoke Shop, review October meeting minutes, and receive updates on school nurse staffing and public health nurse flu clinics. The agenda is mostly routine, with the hearing as the only substantive item.

• Tobacco violation hearing for No Limit Smoke Shop
• Approval of October meeting minutes
• School nurse staffing update
• Public health nurse flu clinic update

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to decide on several wetland-related requests, including determinations, a continued public hearing, an emergency order ratification, and certificates of compliance. These are regulatory actions under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.

• Request for Determination – 141 Elizabeth Street (Federico)
• Request for Determination – 27 Greenacre Lane (Houlihan)
• Public hearing continued – Notice of Intent – 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates LLC)
• Ratify emergency order – 27 Greenacre Lane
• Certificates of Compliance – 48 Morningside Circle and 0 Shoemaker Lane

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam License Commission held a public hearing and approved a change of manager for Riverboat Bar & Grill. They also reviewed and approved several liquor license renewals, with some conditions, and discussed a fuel storage application for Allegrone Construction, scheduling a public hearing for November 15.

• Approved change of manager at Riverboat Bar & Grill from Alice D. Fusco to Kristy Fusco
• Renewed licenses for Hangar Pub & Grill, Casa di Lisa, The Still Bar & Grill, Murphy's Pub, Polish American Club, and Kaptain Jimmy's Restaurant
• Murphy's Pub renewal pending WC policy correction
• Polish American Club renewal contingent on updated WC policy
• Fuel storage application for Allegrone Construction at 586 Mill St. scheduled for public hearing Nov 15

Housing Committee

The committee will review a report regarding the Rotary Harvest Festival housing table and discuss the Housing Production Plan. Members will also receive an update on the Governor’s Housing Bond Bill.

• Review of September 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Report on October 14, 2023, Rotary Harvest Festival housing table
• Discussion of Housing Production Plan
• Discussion of Governor’s Housing Bond Bill

Historical Commission

The Commission will review documentation for properties at 443 North West Street and 59 High Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project and the Agawam Center Library.

• Documentation review for 443 North West Street
• Completion of documentation for 59 High Street (Beaumier Store)
• Update on 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project
• Discussion regarding Agawam Center Library

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is meeting to review and vote on the Project Scope and Requirements (PSR) submission for the high school project. The committee will also discuss next steps for construction manager procurement and select a subcommittee for that process.

• Vote on PSR (Project Scope and Requirements) submission
• Discussion of CM-r (Construction Manager) procurement next steps and subcommittee selection
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 25, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding Case# 2012-82 for a special permit at Northwood Street. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the July 24, 2023, meeting.

• Public hearing: Case# 2012-82 Northwood Street-Ehle-Special Permit
• Approval of July 24, 2023, meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a request to extend the Order of Conditions for the Main Street & Reed Street outfall remediation project. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Request to Extend Order of Conditions for Main Street & Reed Street Outfall Remediation

Beautification Committee

The committee will meet to discuss items regarding barrels, Pynchon Point, and planters at Bridge Street. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the September 19, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion of barrels
• Discussion of Pynchon Point
• Discussion of Planters-Bridge
• Approval of September 19, 2023, minutes

City Council

The City Council's Administrative Sub-Committee will hold a workshop to discuss and vote on renewing Class 2 dealer licenses for two auto businesses. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and any other business that may legally arise.

• Renewal of Class 2 dealer license for KLC Auto Sales Inc at 1514 Main Street, Agawam
• Renewal of Class 2 dealer license for 57 Auto, LLC at 371 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills (2023)
• Renewal of Class 2 dealer license for 57 Auto, LLC at 371 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills (2024)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will consider a resolution to authorize borrowing $1,904,786 for an aerial ladder truck for the Agawam Fire Department. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and any other legal business.

• Resolution TR-2023-78: Borrow $1,904,786 for a new aerial ladder truck for the Agawam Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2023

City Council

The Agawam City Council will vote on several financial items, including borrowing $1.9 million for a new fire department aerial ladder truck and $2 million for a police station project. They will also consider accepting a $26,400 federal grant for the police department and a $653,125 donation from Eversource. Additionally, the council will discuss an ordinance to establish a school zone at Agawam High School and review resolutions for the Meadow Street drainage and water main project.

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to continue a request for determination at 27 Greenacre Lane and a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext by VIP Homes & Associates LLC. They will also address an emergency order at 110 Edgewater Road and a request to extend an order of conditions at 466 South Westfield Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes and correspondence.

• Continued request for determination – 27 Greenacre Lane (Houlihan)
• Continued public hearing – Notice of Intent – 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates LLC)
• Emergency order – 110 Edgewater Road
• Request to extend Order of Conditions – 466 South Westfield Street (Shibley)
• Approval of minutes – September 28, 2023

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review public health standards and mosquito EEE information. The meeting also includes updates on school nurse staffing and public health nurse flu clinics.

• SAPHE DPH Public Health Standards discussion
• Mosquito EEE update
• School Nurse staffing review
• Public Health Nurse flu clinics
• DPH Viral Respiratory Illness Dashboard review

City Council

The Agawam City Council Administrative Sub-Committee will hold a meeting and workshop to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss an Eversource pole placement petition for 788 South West Street in Feeding Hills. The agenda also allows for any other business that may legally come before the committee.

• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023
• Eversource pole placement petition at 788 South West Street, Feeding Hills

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss two resolutions that would allow seniors and veterans to work for the city in exchange for property tax reductions. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Resolution TR-2023-73 to establish a property tax work-off program for seniors under M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5K
• Resolution TR-2023-74 to establish a property tax work-off program for veterans under M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5N
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will consider accepting three grants: $4,909.09 from Homeland Security for firefighter PPE, $421,000 from the state for housing and community development, and $6,500 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. They will also vote on a budget transfer of $85,000 from the Reserve Fund to Employee Benefit Buyback. The meeting includes approval of minutes from August 7, 2023.

• TR-2023-75: Accept $421,000 from Mass. Dept. of Housing and Community Development
• TR-2023-72: Accept $4,909.09 from Homeland Security for firefighter PPE
• TR-2023-76: Accept $6,500 from MEMA
• TO-2023-24: Transfer $85,000 from Reserve Fund to Employee Benefit Buyback

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider borrowing $1,904,786 for a new aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department, accept several grants including $421,000 for housing and community development, and vote on establishing property tax work-off programs for seniors and veterans. The agenda also includes resolutions for right-of-way takings on North Street and Meadow Street infrastructure projects, and a budget transfer of $85,000 for employee benefits.

• Borrowing $1,904,786 for an aerial ladder truck for the Agawam Fire Department
• Accepting a $421,000 grant from Mass. Dept. of Housing and Community Development
• Establishing property tax work-off programs for seniors and veterans
• Orders of Taking for North Street Culvert Replacement and Meadow Street Drainage/Water Main projects
• Budget transfer of $85,000 from Reserve Fund to Employee Benefit Buyback

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission is meeting to review the conditions of the golf operation and address any other matters. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Review conditions of Golf Operation

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will meet on September 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Agawam Senior Center. The agenda includes a continued request for determination at 27 Greenacre Lane, a continued public hearing on a Notice of Intent for VIP Homes & Associates LLC at 1014 North Street Ext, and a discussion on the Order of Conditions Review for the North Street Culvert Replacement Project. The meeting will also cover approval of minutes from September 14 and correspondence/complaints.

• Continued public hearing on Notice of Intent for VIP Homes & Associates LLC at 1014 North Street Ext
• Discussion on Order of Conditions Review for North Street Culvert Replacement Project
• Continued request for determination at 27 Greenacre Lane

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will meet to discuss documentation for properties at 443 North West Street and 59 High Street. The commission will also address the Old North Burying Ground and the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project.

• Documentation review for 443 North West Street
• Documentation review for 59 High Street (Beaumier Store)
• Discussion regarding Old North Burying Ground
• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will vote on whether to use a Construction Manager at Risk or Design-Bid-Build delivery method for the high school project. The committee will also review designer updates on site plans, floor plans, and pre-kindergarten space.

• Vote on delivery method: CM at Risk versus Design-Bid-Build
• Designer updates on site plan review with field discussion
• Floor plan update
• Pre-kindergarten update

Housing Committee

The committee will review updates to the Housing Production Plan and Rosewood Way. Members will also review land identified for potential future development and discuss potential developers.

• Update Housing Production Plan
• Update Rosewood Way
• Review of land identified for potential future development
• Discussion of potential developers
• Planning a housing table for the Rotary Harvest Festival

Beautification Committee

The committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss items regarding barrels and Pynchon Point. The agenda also includes a review of correspondence and any unanticipated topics.

• Approval of August 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Barrels
• Discussion regarding Pynchon Point

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting a $421,000 state housing grant, establishing property tax work-off programs for seniors and veterans, and accepting smaller grants for fire department equipment and emergency management. They will also vote on an ordinance amendment and authorize land takings for the North Street Culvert Replacement Project.

• Resolution accepting a $421,000 grant from Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
• Resolution to establish a property tax work-off program for seniors (M.G.L. Ch. 59, Sec. 5K)
• Resolution to establish a property tax work-off program for veterans (M.G.L. Ch. 59, Sec. 5N)
• Resolution accepting a $4,909.09 Homeland Security grant for fire department personal protective equipment
• Resolution authorizing Orders of Taking for the North Street Culvert Replacement Right of Way Project

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting a $421,000 state housing grant, establishing property tax work-off programs for seniors and veterans, and approving a $85,000 budget transfer. The council will also vote on appointments to the Housing Authority and other boards, and a second reading of an ordinance to amend the Council on Aging membership.

• TR-2023-75: Accept $421,000 grant from MA Dept. of Housing and Community Development
• TR-2023-73 & TR-2023-74: Establish property tax work-off programs for seniors and veterans
• TR-2023-72: Accept $4,909.09 federal grant for fire department PPE
• TO-2023-24: Transfer $85,000 from Reserve Fund to Employee Benefit Buyback
• TR-2023-77: Authorize orders of taking for North Street Culvert Replacement Project

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will meet to discuss several requests for determination and public hearings related to wetlands and resource areas, including an Eversource project on the Connecticut River, a Shoemaker Lane parcel, and a Cooper Street property. The agenda also includes continued public hearings and an extension request.

• Request for Determination – Connecticut River – Eversource Energy
• Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – Parcel A Shoemaker Ln – Santaniello
• Request for Determination – 27 Greenacre Lane – Houlihan
• Request for Determination – 608 Cooper Street – Muskus
• Public Hearing Continued – Notice of Intent – 384 Shoemaker Lane – Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business, including approving April minutes, hearing citizen comments, and discussing staff updates. New business covers health department staff and summer activities, while old business includes a property at 3 Hamar Drive. The board will also review school nurse staffing and public health nurse activities such as flu and blood pressure clinics.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Discussion of 3 Hamar Drive
• School nurse activities and staffing
• Flu clinics and blood pressure clinics at Senior Center

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to hold a public hearing on a special permit application for a property on Northwood Street (Case# 2012-82, Ehle). The board will also approve minutes from its July 24, 2023 meeting and address any other legal matters.

• Public hearing: Case# 2012-82, Northwood Street, Ehle, special permit
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023

The public hearing for Case#2012 (Christina & Nathaniel Ehle) was cancelled on two separate dates. The meeting on October 23 was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum, and the September 25 date was rescheduled upon advice from the Town Solicitor.

• Cancelled October 23 hearing due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled September 25 hearing to October 23

Agawam High School Building Committee

The committee will approve prior meeting minutes and August invoices, then discuss the final Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) space template, site plan, and building plan for the high school project.

• Approve August invoices for processing
• Final PSR space template review
• Site plan update
• Building plan update

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved the meeting minutes from August 28, 2023, and authorized payment for August services provided by LeftField and Flansburgh. The committee also reviewed updated site and building plans, including 3D massing models.

• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (9-5-0-0)
• Approved LeftField and Flansburgh invoices for August services (9-5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a site plan for additional parking at 35 Springfield Street and a lot combination at 466 Meadow Street. Two other site plans were tabled until September 21, 2023, and one bond release was denied due to setback concerns.

• Approved site plan for 35 Springfield Street-Bay State Film & Video Productions, Inc. (4-0-0)
• Tabled site plan for 384 Shoemaker Lane-LPVEC until Sept 21, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Tabled site plan for 685 South Westfield Street-DePalma until Sept 21, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved combining three lots into one parcel at 466 Meadow Street (3-0-0)
• Approved bond release for 40 Kosak Court-Tirone (4-0-0)
• Denied bond release for 28 Cynthia Place-Champagne (4-0-0)
• Approved August 17, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will hold its regular meeting, including final readings on ordinances to amend Residence A-3 zoning and establish a License Commission, and a first reading on Council on Aging membership changes. They will also consider a $55,000 budget transfer, several appointments, and a resolution to adopt the Specialized Stretch Energy Code.

• Final reading: Ordinance to amend Section 29 of Chapter 180 (Residence A-3 districts)
• Final reading: Ordinance establishing a License Commission
• Budgetary transfer of $55,000 from Mayor's Office to Building Maintenance
• Resolution to adopt the Specialized Stretch Energy Code
• Appointments to Board of Registrars, Planning Board, Housing Authority

The City Council voted down a resolution to adopt the Specialized Stretch Energy Code due to concerns over resident costs. The Council approved several board appointments, budgetary transfers, and zoning and commission ordinances.

• Defeated Specialized Stretch Energy Code resolution (1-8)
• Approved appointment of Christopher Catjakis to Board of Registrars (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Cleavall to Planning Board (10-0)
• Approved second reading of Residence A-3 district zoning amendment (10-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance establishing a License Commission (9-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance reducing Council on Aging membership from 11 to 7 (10-0)
• Approved $55,000 budgetary transfer for building maintenance electricity and heating (10-0)
• Approved amusement and bowling licenses for Agawam Bowl (10-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council Administrative Sub-Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss several permit renewals for Rabbit Hands Entertainment LLC, doing business as Agawam Bowl. The agenda includes pole placement petitions from Eversource on Industrial Lane and Hunt Street, as well as orders for a weekly amusement permit, automatic amusement device license, and bowling/billiards license for the business at 359/363 Walnut Street.

• Eversource Pole Placement Petitions – Industrial Lane and Hunt Street
• TO-2023-21: Weekly Amusement Permit renewal for Rabbit Hands Entertainment LLC d/b/a Agawam Bowl, 359/363 Walnut Street
• TO-2023-22: Automatic Amusement Device License renewal for Agawam Bowl
• TO-2023-23: Bowling/Billiards License renewal for Agawam Bowl

The Administrative Sub-Committee issued positive recommendations for Eversource pole placements on Industrial Lane and Hunt Street. The committee also recommended the renewal of three amusement and bowling licenses for Rabbit Hands Entertainment LLC d/b/a Agawam Bowl.

• Approved August 7, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Positive recommendation for Eversource pole placements at Industrial Lane and Hunt Street (5-0)
• Positive recommendation for Weekly Amusement permit for Rabbit Hands Entertainment LLC d/b/a Agawam Bowl (5-0)
• Positive recommendation for Automatic Amusement Device license for Rabbit Hands Entertainment LLC d/b/a Agawam Bowl (5-0)
• Positive recommendation for Bowling/Billiards license for Rabbit Hands Entertainment LLC d/b/a Agawam Bowl (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Specialized Stretch Energy Code for Agawam and amending the Council on Aging membership. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and any other business.

• TR-2023-63: Resolution adopting the Specialized Stretch Energy Code for the Town of Agawam
• TOR-2023-7: Ordinance to amend Section 4 of Chapter 3 of the Code by changing Council on Aging membership (two readings required)
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2023

The committee issued a negative recommendation for a resolution to adopt the Specialized Stretch Energy Code due to concerns over building costs. It issued a positive recommendation to reduce the Council on Aging membership from eleven to seven members. The minutes from August 7, 2023, were approved.

• Approved minutes dated August 7, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Sent negative recommendation to Full Council for TR-2023-63 Specialized Stretch Energy Code (2-1-1-1)
• Sent positive recommendation to Full Council for TOR-2023-7 to reduce Council on Aging membership from 11 to 7 (4-0-1)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The committee will receive qualitative and quantitative project updates. Members are scheduled to vote on the approval of preferred options regarding the Preferred Schematic Report.

• Approval of August 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Designer update: Preferred Schematic Report (PSR)
• SBC vote on preferred options

The Agawam High School Building Committee voted to eliminate five design options from further study. The committee will now focus on New Construction Option 1C, Addition/Renovation Option 2B, and the Code Upgrade Option for an October 26 submission.

• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (13-1-0-0)
• Voted to stop design work on New Construction Options 1A and 1B, and Addition/Renovation Options 2A, 3A, and 3B (13-1-0-0)
• Voted to continue design furtherance on New Construction Option 1C, Addition/Renovation Option 2B, and the Code Upgrade Option (13-1-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on August 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Agawam Senior Center. The agenda includes three requests for determination at 1225 Springfield Street, 824 Suffield Street, and 277 Silver Street, as well as three public hearings on notices of intent for projects at 384 Shoemaker Lane, North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook, and 1014 North St Ext. The commission will also approve minutes from August 10, 2023, and discuss correspondence and complaints.

• Request for determination at 1225 Springfield Street – Grimaldi
• Request for determination at 824 Suffield Street – Southgate Properties, LLC
• Request for determination at 277 Silver Street – 277 Silver, LLC
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent at 384 Shoemaker Lane – Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative
• Public hearing continued: Notice of Intent at North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW

The Commission approved several Negative Determinations of Applicability for residential and commercial projects. It issued an Order of Conditions for work over May Hollow Brook and a Certificate of Compliance for 43 Hunter Green Circle. An Enforcement Order was issued for 69 Franklin Street.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 1225 Springfield Street (6-0-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 824 Suffield Street (6-0-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for 277 Silver Street, LLC (6-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 43 Hunter Green Circle (6-0-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook (6-0-0)
• Issued Enforcement Order for 69 Franklin Street (6-0-0)
• Accepted Tuckahoe Wetland Restoration B-Series BVW Plan pending DEP approval (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearings for 384 Shoemaker Lane and 1014 North St Ext to Sept 14 (6-0-0)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet on August 17, 2023, to review a Form A subdivision application for North West Street, consider a bond release for 28 Cynthia Place, and discuss a site plan for 685 South Westfield Street. The board will also approve minutes from the August 3 meeting and handle correspondence.

• Form A application – North West Street (Brown)
• Bond release – 28 Cynthia Place (Champagne)
• Site plan – 685 South Westfield Street (DePalma)
• Approval of minutes – August 3, 2023

The Board approved a plan to create two smaller lots on North West Street. Two other items, a bond release and a site plan, were postponed to the September 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Plan for Brown on North West Street under Subdivision Control Law Not Required (4-0-0)
• Tabled Bond Release for 28 Cynthia Place-Champagne until September 7, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued SITE PLAN for 685 South Westfield Street-DePalma until September 7, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved August 3, 2023 minutes (3-0-1)

Beautification Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the July 18, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding barrels and Pynchon Point.

• Approval of July 18, 2023, minutes
• Discussion regarding Barrels
• Discussion regarding Pynchon Point

The Committee approved the July 18, 2023 meeting minutes. Members voted to keep discussions regarding barrels and Pynchon Point on the agenda for the next meeting. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Voted to keep barrels item on the agenda (5-0-0)
• Voted to keep Pynchon Point item on the agenda (5-0-0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The School Building Committee is meeting to approve July invoices from LeftField and Flansburgh, receive updates on the PDP submission, traffic study, geotechnical investigation, and project options, and discuss upcoming designer activities. Public comment will be heard.

• Approve invoices for July from LeftField and Flansburgh
• PDP submission update
• Traffic study and geotechnical investigation update
• Project option update
• Public comment

The committee approved the meeting minutes from July 24 and invoices for July services from LeftField and Flansburgh. Members received updates on the PDP submission and eight building site options currently under consideration.

• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-7-2-0)
• Approved LeftField and Flansburgh invoices for July services (7-7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a meeting to continue two public hearings: one for a Notice of Intent regarding North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook by the Town of Agawam DPW, and another for a Notice of Intent at 1014 North St Ext by VIP Homes & Associates LLC. The commission will also approve minutes from July 27, 2023, and discuss correspondence and complaints.

• Continued public hearing: Notice of Intent – North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW
• Continued public hearing: Notice of Intent – 1014 North St Ext – VIP Homes & Associates LLC
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2023

The Commission issued a cease and desist order to the owner of Xtreme Paintball following a clear cutting complaint. It also required a restoration plan for a disturbed area at Tuckahoe and continued two public hearings to later dates.

• Issued Enforcement Order, Cease and Desist, and requirement for an NOI by August 31, 2023, for Xtreme Paintball on Main Street (7-0-0)
• Required a restoration plan for the disturbed area at Tuckahoe to be approved by the Conservation Commission and Mass DEP (7-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 1014 North St Ext-VIP Homes & Associates LLC to August 24, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook-Town of Agawam-DPW to August 24, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved July 27, 2023 minutes (4-0-2)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed zoning amendment for Residence A-3 districts and a withdrawn zone change petition for Silver Street properties. The council will also consider resolutions accepting state earmarks, including $1.5 million from the Department of Environmental Protection, and a resolution adopting the Specialized Stretch Energy Code.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Section 29 of Chapter 180 regarding Residence A-3 districts
• Zone change petition for 314, 318, and Rear Silver Streets withdrawn by petitioner
• Resolution accepting $1,500,000 earmark from Department of Environmental Protection
• Resolution adopting Specialized Stretch Energy Code
• Budgetary transfer of $55,000 from Mayor's Office to Building Maintenance

The City Council approved several state earmarks totaling over $1.6 million and a $10,000 appropriation from the Energy Stabilization Fund. The council also passed the first readings of ordinances regarding Residence A-3 districts and the establishment of a License Commission.

• Approved $10,000 appropriation from Energy Stabilization Fund (11-0)
• Approved $95,000 DCR economic bill earmark (11-0)
• Approved $1.5M DEP economic bill earmark (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 DESE economic bill earmark (11-0)
• Approved amended resolution accepting Adopt-A-Barrel program gifts (11-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Residence A-3 districts (11-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance establishing a License Commission (11-0)
• Approved weekly amusement permit for Alano Club of Springfield, Inc. (11-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council is holding an administrative subcommittee meeting and workshop. They will discuss an ordinance to establish a License Commission and consider granting a weekly amusement permit to the Alano Club of Springfield. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Ordinance TOR-2023-6 to amend the Town Code establishing a License Commission (sponsored by Mayor Sapelli, first of two readings, tabled from July 10)
• Order TO-2023-19 granting a weekly amusement permit to Alano Club of Springfield, Inc., 36 King Street, Agawam
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting

The Administrative Sub-Committee issued positive recommendations to the Full Council for an ordinance establishing a License Commission and a weekly amusement permit for the Alano Club of Springfield, Inc. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting.

• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of TOR-2023-6 to establish a License Commission (5-0)
• Recommended approval of TO-2023-19 for Alano Club of Springfield, Inc. weekly amusement permit (5-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee voted to send positive recommendations to the Full Council for four funding resolutions. These include three state earmarks totaling $1,645,000 and a $10,000 appropriation from the Energy Stabilization Fund.

• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 appropriation from Energy Stabilization Fund (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $95,000 DCR earmark (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,500,000 Department of Environmental Protection earmark (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 Elementary and Secondary Education earmark (5-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Legislative Sub-Committee will meet to discuss an ordinance amendment regarding Residence A-3 districts, sponsored by Mayor Sapelli. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 1, 2023, and other business.

• Ordinance TOR-2023-5 to amend Section 29 of Chapter 180 regarding Residence A-3 districts
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2023

The Legislative Sub-Committee voted to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council regarding an ordinance to amend Section 29 of Chapter 180 of the Town Code. The amendment concerns A-3 districts and was sponsored by Mayor Sapelli.

• Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended positive action to Full Council for TOR-2023-5 regarding A-3 districts (5-0)

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission is meeting to review course conditions and handle routine business. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and discussion of golf operations, with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Review conditions of Golf Operation

The commission reviewed July 2023 revenue and reports on green conditions and the kids camp. The only formal action taken was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board is meeting to review two Form A subdivision proposals (Shoemaker Lane and 243 & 253 School Street) and a site plan for 685 South Westfield Street, which has been continued to August 17. The board will also approve minutes from the July 20 meeting and review correspondence.

• Form A subdivision application for Shoemaker Lane (Santaniello)
• Form A subdivision application for 243 & 253 School Street (Korona)
• Site plan review for 685 South Westfield Street (DePalma) — continued to August 17
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2023
• Review of correspondence

The Planning Board approved two Form A applications for property adjustments on Shoemaker Lane and School Street. A site plan for 685 South Westfield Street was continued to August 17.

• Approved Plan for Santaniello on Shoemaker Lane under Subdivision Control Law Not Required (3-0-0)
• Approved Plan for Korona at 243 & 253 School Street under Subdivision Control Law Not Required (3-0-0)
• Continued site plan for 685 South Westfield Street (DePalma) to August 17

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to continue two public hearings: a Notice of Intent for work on North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook by the Town of Agawam DPW, and a Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext by VIP Homes & Associates LLC. The commission will also consider approving minutes from July 13, 2023, discuss correspondence and complaints, and review a request to extend an Order of Conditions for 184 River Road and a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 34 Jasmine Lane.

• Continued public hearing: Notice of Intent for North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW
• Continued public hearing: Notice of Intent for 1014 North St Ext – VIP Homes & Associates LLC
• Request to extend Order of Conditions – 184 River Road – Kanegsberg
• Request for Certificate of Compliance – 34 Jasmine Lane

The Commission approved a two-year extension for a project at 184 River Road and conditionally issued a Certificate of Compliance for 34 Jasmine Lane. Two public hearings were continued to the August 10, 2023 meeting.

• Continued North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook public hearing to August 10, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued 1014 North St. Ext. public hearing to August 10, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved July 13, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Extended Order of Conditions for 184 River Road-Kanesberg for two years (5-0-0)
• Issued conditional Certificate of Compliance for 34 Jasmine Lane (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a hearing requested by property owner Michael Margiotta regarding 3 Hamar Drive. The agenda includes roll call and adjournment, indicating this is a focused session.

• Hearing request for 3 Hamar Drive by property owner Michael Margiotta

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for a property on North West Street (Case# 2011-44) and a continued hearing for a property on North Westfield Street (Case# 2010-1157). The board will also approve minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting and address any other legal matters.

• Public hearing: Case# 2011-44, North West Street, Wheeler, variance request
• Continued public hearing: Case# 2010-1157, North Westfield Street, Turnbull, variance request
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request for a residential addition at 44 North West Street. The board approved a variance for a business addition for Autumn Mist Farms, LLC. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 10, 2023.

• Denied variance for addition at 44 North West Street (3-0)
• Approved variance for addition at 1157 North Westfield Street (2-1)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee will vote on whether to submit the Project Definition Package (PDP) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The committee will also review the submission package and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Vote to submit PDP to MSBA
• Review of PDP submission package
• Approve meeting minutes from July 19, 2023

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved the submission of the Preliminary Design Program report to the MSBA for review. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from July 19, 2023.

• Approved submission of Preliminary Design Program report to MSBA (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (7-3-4-0)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public meeting to review three site plans: Parcel A on Shoemaker Lane (Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative), 685 South Westfield Street (DePalma), and a revised site plan for 240 Bowles Road (SolBid, Inc). The board will also approve minutes from July 6, 2023, and review correspondences.

• Site plan review for Parcel A Shoemaker Lane – Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative
• Site plan review for 685 South Westfield Street – DePalma
• Revised site plan review for 240 Bowles Road – SolBid, Inc
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2023
• Review of correspondences

The Planning Board approved site plans for the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative and a revised site plan for SolBid, Inc. One site plan request for South Westfield Street was continued to a later date.

• Approved site plan for Parcel A Shoemaker Lane-Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative with additional shrubbery (3-0-0)
• Continued site plan for 685 South Westfield Street-DePalma to August 17, 2023 meeting (3-0-0)
• Approved revised site plan for 240 Bowles Road-SolBid, Inc. (3-0-0)
• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is meeting virtually to review and discuss the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) submission, including cost and qualitative analyses of project options. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.

• Approval of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• PDP submission update with quantitative comparative cost analysis
• Qualitative comparative analysis of options
• Advantages and disadvantages of options
• Public comment period

The committee reviewed a qualitative and quantitative summary of eight project options. Option 1C for New Construction was identified as the clear winner so far, while the code upgrade option received little support. The committee will reduce the number of options for the next MSBA submission.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Housing Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 27, 2023, meeting and discuss a table at the Agawam Rotary Harvest Festival. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding Agawam Rotary Harvest Festival table

The committee approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting. Members also voted to have a table at the Agawam Rotary Harvest Festival.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved having a table at the Agawam Rotary Harvest Festival

Beautification Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding Barrels and Pynchon Point.

• Approval of June 20, 2023, minutes
• Discussion regarding Barrels
• Discussion regarding Pynchon Point

The committee approved the June 20, 2023, meeting minutes. Discussions regarding flower barrel colors and the maintenance of Pynchon Point were held, but both items were voted to remain on the agenda for future meetings.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Voted to keep barrel color discussion on the agenda (4-0-0)
• Voted to keep Pynchon Point project on the agenda (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to an order of conditions for two town-owned parcels at 0 South West Street and 0 Pine Street. They will also consider a request for determination for work at 54 Valley Street, continue two public hearings on notices of intent for North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook and 1014 North St Ext, and review a request for certificate of compliance for 5 Brookside Drive.

• Public hearing on amendment to order of conditions for 0 South West Street & 0 Pine Street (Town of Agawam)
• Request for determination for 54 Valley Street (Al Heron)
• Continued public hearing on notice of intent for North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook (Town of Agawam DPW)
• Continued public hearing on notice of intent for 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates LLC)
• Request for certificate of compliance for 5 Brookside Drive

The Conservation Commission approved an amended Order of Conditions for the Tuckahoe Passive Recreation Project to account for increased riverfront impacts. The board also issued a negative determination for a gas line installation and approved a planting plan for a mitigation site.

• Approved Amended Order of Conditions for 0 South West Street & 0 Pine Street (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for gas line installation at 54 Valley Street (4-0)
• Determined Special Condition #4 for 0 South West Street & 0 Pine Street was met (4-0)
• Continued North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook public hearing to July 27, 2023 (4-0)
• Continued 1014 North St Ext public hearing to July 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 5 Brookside Drive (4-0)
• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Kinder Morgan Emergent Planting Plan for RA-2 (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for property on North Westfield Street by Autumn Mist Farm LLC. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and address any other legal matters.

• Public hearing for Case# 2010-1157, North Westfield Street, Autumn Mist Farm LLC, variance request
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2023

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to continue the hearing for Case #2010 regarding a kitchen addition at Autumn Mist Farm to gather more information from the Planning Department. A site visit was scheduled for July 17, 2023. The board also approved the March 3, 2023, meeting minutes with one correction.

• Voted to continue hearing for Autumn Mist Farm Case #2010 (2-1)
• Scheduled site visit for Autumn Mist Farm for July 17, 2023
• Approved March 3, 2023 minutes with correction (unanimous)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 26 meeting, approve June invoices from LeftField and Flansburgh, and receive a designer update including traffic and geotechnical consultant updates and a review of PDP design alternatives. Public comment and new business are also on the agenda.

• Approve invoices for June from LeftField and Flansburgh
• Designer update: traffic and geotechnical consultant updates
• Review of PDP design alternatives for the high school project

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved the June 26 meeting minutes and payments for project services. The committee reviewed design alternatives for the Project Delivery Process (PDP) submission.

• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 invoice for LeftField (Unanimous)
• Approved $52,145 invoice for Flansburgh (Unanimous)

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Administrative Sub-Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider a junk dealer's permit for Riverview Jewelry Exchange, and discuss an ordinance to establish a License Commission. The ordinance requires two readings and is sponsored by Mayor Sapelli.

• Junk Dealer's Permit for Riverview Jewelry Exchange d/b/a 72-Mazal, LLC, 9 South Bridge Drive
• Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of Agawam establishing a License Commission (sponsored by Mayor Sapelli, two readings required)
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2023

The committee issued a positive recommendation for a junk dealer's permit and tabled an ordinance to establish a License Commission. The June 20, 2023, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved June 20, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Junk Dealer's PERMIT for Riverview Jewelry Exchange d/b/a 72-Mazal, LLC (4-0-1)
• Tabled TOR-2023-6 ordinance to establish a License Commission (4-0-1)

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Community Relations Sub-Committee will meet to approve minutes and consider two resolutions authorizing Community Preservation Fund expenditures: $30,000 for pickleball courts at Borgatti Field and $40,000 for design and engineering services for outdoor classrooms, walkways, and an orchard at Agawam Junior High School. The meeting is a workshop and sub-committee session, and the agenda includes only these items plus routine business.

• Resolution TR-2023-53: $30,000 for pickleball courts at Borgatti Field
• Resolution TR-2023-54: $40,000 for design/engineering at Agawam Junior High School
• Approval of May 15, 2023 minutes

The Community Relations Sub-Committee voted to send two funding resolutions to the Full Council for final approval. These include expenditures for sports facilities and school grounds using Community Preservation Funds.

• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Recommended $30,000 for pickleball courts at Borgatti Field (4-0-1)
• Recommended $40,000 for design and engineering of outdoor classrooms, walkways, and orchard at Agawam Junior High School (4-0-1)

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Finance Sub-Committee will meet to approve minutes, accept a $400,000 state grant, and consider two budget transfers. The grant is from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and the transfers shift funds within council and clerk budgets.

• Resolution TR-2023-56: Accept $400,000 grant from MA EEA for the Town of Agawam
• Budgetary Transfer TO-2023-16: Move $3,389.14 from council equipment, dues, printing, and travel accounts to professional services
• Budgetary Transfer TO-2023-18: Move $7,000 from Clerk's Office temporary wages to printing account

City Council

The Agawam City Council will vote on resolutions accepting state earmarks, including $1.5M from the Department of Environmental Protection, and consider a zone change petition for Silver Street properties. They will also discuss ordinances on Residence A-3 districts and a new License Commission, plus several smaller appropriations and permits.

• Resolution TR-2023-53: $30,000 from Community Preservation Funds for pickleball courts at Borgatti Field
• Resolution TR-2023-54: $40,000 for design/engineering of outdoor classrooms, walkways, orchard at Agawam Junior High School
• Resolution TR-2023-58: Accept $95,000 DCR earmark; TR-2023-59: Accept $1,500,000 DEP earmark; TR-2023-60: Accept $50,000 DESE earmark
• Public hearing set for Aug 7 on zone change for 314, 318, and Rear Silver Streets from Business A/Agricultural to Residence A-3
• Order TO-2023-17: Junk Dealer's permit for Riverview Jewelry Exchange, 9 South Bridge Drive

The City Council approved several funding resolutions, including a $400,000 grant for energy and environmental affairs. The council also authorized Community Preservation Funds for pickleball courts and school improvements. An ordinance to establish a License Commission was tabled.

• Approved $400,000 grant from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (10-0-1)
• Approved $30,000 for pickleball courts at Borgatti Field (10-0-1)
• Approved $40,000 for design of outdoor classrooms, walkways, and orchard at Agawam Junior High School (10-0-1)
• Approved posting of the warrant for Town Preliminary and General Elections (10-0-1)
• Approved budgetary transfer of $3,389.14 to Council Professional Services (10-0-1)
• Approved junk dealer's permit for Riverview Jewelry Exchange d/b/a 72-Mazal, LLC (10-0-1)
• Approved $7,000 budgetary transfer from Clerk's Office to Printing Account (10-0-1)
• Tabled ordinance to establish a License Commission (Voice vote)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet on July 6, 2023, to conduct public hearings on a zone change for properties at 314, 318, and Rear Silver Street, and a zoning amendment regarding use restrictions in Residence A-3 Districts. The board will also review site plans for Parcel A on Shoemaker Lane and 685 South Westfield Street, consider peer review proposals, and discuss a bond reduction for D'Amato Way. The site plan for 685 South Westfield Street is continued to July 20, 2023.

• Public hearing: zone change for 314, 318, and Rear Silver Street (Dipon)
• Public hearing: zoning amendment on use restrictions in Residence A-3 Districts (Mayor Sapelli)
• Site plan review: Parcel A Shoemaker Lane (Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative)
• Site plan review: 685 South Westfield Street (DePalma) - continued to July 20, 2023
• Bond reduction discussion for D'Amato Way

The Planning Board issued a negative recommendation to the City Council regarding a zone change for a proposed 14-unit condo development on Silver Street. The Board also issued a positive recommendation for a zoning amendment to clarify basement use restrictions in Residence A-3 Districts.

• Issued negative recommendation to City Council for zone change at 314, 318, Rear Silver Street (5-0-0)
• Issued positive recommendation to City Council for zoning amendment regarding Residence A-3 basement use restrictions (5-0-0)

Housing Committee

The committee will review Pioneer Valley Planning Commission reports regarding MGL Chapter 40-R and Chapter 40-Y. Members will also discuss identifying land for future development and receive updates on Rosewood Way and the Housing Production Plan.

• Review of PVPC MGL Chapter 40-R and Chapter 40-Y reports
• Identification of land for potential future development
• Update on Rosewood Way
• Update on Housing Production Plan

The committee voted to invite a representative from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission for a presentation. Members discussed potential town-owned land for development and the status of the housing production plan survey.

• Approved motion to request presentation from Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 23, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will review potential effects of a proposed DISH antenna project on historic properties. The meeting also includes updates on the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures and documentation for specific local sites.

• Review of proposed DISH antenna project near 591 North West Street
• Old North Burying Ground discussion
• Documentation review for 443 North West Street
• Documentation review for 59 High Street - Beaumier Store
• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project

The commission reviewed the proposed DISH antenna project and determined the Provin Mountain tower would not have a negative impact on historic properties. Other items regarding site documentation and inventory updates remain in progress.

• Determined Provin Mountain tower has no negative impact on historic properties

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is meeting to review the updated space summary and design option test-fits from the designer, along with approving previous meeting minutes. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve meeting minutes from June 12, 2023
• Review updated space summary
• Design option test-fits

The committee approved the meeting minutes from June 12, 2023. Members reviewed the project schedule, space requirements, and three sets of design alternatives for the project's PDP submission.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a meeting to discuss and decide on several environmental and land-use items. Key actions include two requests for determination at 1305 Springfield Street and 80 Burlington Drive, a continued public hearing for a Notice of Intent on North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook, and a continued hearing for 1014 North St Ext. The agenda also includes a revision of plan for 323 Shoemaker and a request for a certificate of compliance for 84 Elizabeth Street.

• Request for Determination – 1305 Springfield Street – Town of Agawam
• Request for Determination – 80 Burlington Drive – Dwyer
• Public Hearing Continued – Notice of Intent – North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW
• Public Hearing Continued – Notice of Intent – 1014 North St Ext – VIP Homes & Associates LLC (continued to July 13, 2023)
• Revision of Plan – 323 Shoemaker (formerly 0 Shoemaker) – Duducal

The Commission issued a cease and desist order for unauthorized tree cutting at 61 Valley Street. It also granted negative determinations for two construction projects and approved an order of conditions for a town project at 1070 Suffield Street.

• Issued Negative Determination for South Westfield Street farm access road (7-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for shed at 664 Suffield Street (6-1)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 1070 Suffield Street (7-0)
• Issued Enforcement Order and Cease and Desist for 61 Valley Street (7-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Poplar Street pending site visit and deed (7-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Notice of Intent for Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project (7-0)
• Continued North Westfield Street public hearing to June 22, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued 1014 North St Ext public hearing to July 13, 2023 (7-0)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission will hold its monthly meeting to elect officers, review board policy and procedures, and address any other business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific license applications or enforcement actions listed.

• Election of officers
• Board policy and procedures review
• Any other business

Beautification Committee

The Agawam Beautification Committee will meet to discuss several local beautification initiatives. The agenda includes discussions regarding barrels, light pole planters, the Anne Sullivan Memorial, and a Main Street project.

• Discussion of Barrels
• Discussion of Light Pole Planters
• Discussion of Anne Sullivan Memorial
• Discussion of Main Street Project

The Committee confirmed the placement of 83 barrels and four light pole planters. Members agreed to keep the Adopt-a-Barrel and Anne Sullivan Memorial projects on the agenda and scheduled a discussion on Pynchon Point for the next meeting.

• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (7-0-0)
• Voted to keep Barrels item on the agenda (7-0-0)
• Voted to keep Anne Sullivan Memorial item on the agenda (7-0-0)
• Voted to add Pynchon Point to the next agenda (7-0-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will consider three financial items: a resolution to transfer $20,200 from the golf course retained earnings to operations, and two budgetary transfers for Medicare insurance and building utilities. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and any other business.

• Resolution TR-2023-48: $20,200 from Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings to Golf Course Operations
• Transfer TO-2023-13: $96,206.34 from Reserve Fund to Medicare Insurance
• Transfer TO-2023-14: $150,000 from Short Term Debt Principal to Building Maintenance Electricity & Heat
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023

City Council

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Operating Budget and a 5% cost-of-living adjustment for eligible retirees. The council also authorized several budgetary transfers and declined to exercise a right of first refusal for land on South Westfield Street.

• Approved FY24 Annual Operating Budget (10-0-1)
• Approved $30,200 appropriation from Golf Course Retained Earnings for operations (9-0-1-1)
• Approved funds for AFL-CIO Local 1973 Firefighters Association Agreement (10-0-1)
• Declined to exercise right of first refusal for 497 South Westfield Street (1-9-1)
• Approved weekly amusement permit for Agawam Municipal Golf Course (9-0-1-1)
• Approved $96,206.34 transfer from Reserve Fund to Medicare Insurance (10-0-1)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Short Term Debt Principal to Building Maintenance Electricity & Heat (10-0-1)
• Approved 5% Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees (8-1-1-1)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet on June 15, 2023, at 12:15 PM in the Agawam Senior Center Conference Room. The agenda includes a Form A application for 523 North Westfield Street, approval of minutes from June 1, 2023, and correspondence review.

• Form A application at 523 North Westfield Street by Smith-Malecky & Smith
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2023
• Correspondence review

The Planning Board approved a property split at 523 North Westfield Street and released conditions for a lot at 33 Chestnut Lane. The board also approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting.

• Approved plan for 523 North Westfield Street under Subdivision Control Law Not Required (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2023 (2-0-1)
• Approved Release & Satisfaction of Statement of Conditions of Planning Board Approval for Lot 11 at 33 Chestnut Lane (3-0)

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Community Preservation Act Committee will consider two funding applications totaling $70,000: $30,000 for Borgatti Pickle Ball design and $40,000 for Feeding Hills Community Preservation. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Application for Funding- Borgatti Pickle Ball Design- $30,000
• Application for Funding- Feeding Hills Community Preservation- $40,000
• Approval of April 26, 2023 and April 28, 2023 meeting minutes

The Community Preservation Committee recommended funding for two design projects from the Budgeted Reserve Fund. These include the design of pickleball courts at Borgatti Park and an outdoor classroom and orchard behind Agawam Junior High School.

• Recommended $30,000 from Budgeted Reserve Fund for Borgatti Pickle Ball design (All in favor)
• Recommended funding from Budgeted Reserve Fund for Feeding Hills Community Preservation outdoor classroom design (All in favor)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)
• Approved April 28, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health is meeting to discuss several items, including proposed housing code changes, updates on health department staffing, and the end of the COVID state of emergency. The board will also review school nurse activities, public health nurse activities, and blood pressure clinics at the Senior Center. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, citizen speak time, and approval of previous minutes.

• Housing code changes
• Health department staffing
• Six Flags season opening
• End of COVID state of emergency
• Blood pressure clinics at Senior Center

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the April meeting. The board received updates on state housing code revisions, Six Flags waterpark inspections, and school nursing staffing. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The School Building Committee will vote on approving invoices from LeftField and Flansburgh for processing. The designer will also provide updates on the space summary and existing building conditions. Public comment will be heard.

• Vote to approve LeftField and Flansburgh invoices for processing
• Designer update on space summary
• Designer update on existing building conditions
• Public comment period

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes and authorized payments to project consultants. The committee also received updates on educational visioning, building evaluations, and design alternatives for the PDP submission.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved LeftField May invoice for $15,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Flansburgh April and May invoices for $104,290 (Unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission will meet to review conditions of golf operations and discuss any other matters. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Review conditions of Golf Operation

The commission reviewed fiscal year revenue projections and discussed facility maintenance needs. No new contracts or expenditures were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a meeting to discuss several requests for determination, continued public hearings on Notices of Intent, a request for certificate of compliance, and other business.

• Request for Determination – Southwick Street – Stockbridge Construction
• Request for Determination – 664 Suffield Street – Murphy
• Public Hearing continued – Notice of Intent – 1070 Suffield Street – Town of Agawam
• Public Hearing continued – Notice of Intent – North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW
• Public Hearing continued – Notice of Intent – 1014 North St Ext – VIP Homes & Associates LLC

The Commission issued a Cease and Desist Order for unauthorized work at 61 Valley Street. It also granted negative determinations for two construction projects and approved an Order of Conditions for a Town of Agawam project at 1070 Suffield Street.

• Issued Negative Determination for South Westfield Street farm access road (7-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for shed at 664 Suffield Street (6-1)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 1070 Suffield Street (7-0)
• Continued North Westfield Street public hearing to June 22, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued 1014 North St Ext public hearing to July 13, 2023 (7-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Poplar Street pending site visit and deed (7-0)
• Issued Enforcement Order and Cease and Desist for 61 Valley Street (7-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Notice of Intent for Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved resolutions to accept donations for the public library, senior center, and the Adopt-A-Barrel Program. A public hearing was held for the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Operating Budget, which was tabled for a future vote.

• Approved $4,000 gift to Public Library and $2,500 gift to Senior Center (11-0)
• Approved gifts from Adopt-A-Barrel Program donors (10-0-1)
• Tabled FY2024 Annual Operating Budget vote until June 20
• Referred $20,200 appropriation for Golf Course Operations to Finance Committee
• Referred $96,206.34 budgetary transfer for Medicare Insurance to Finance Committee
• Referred $150,000.00 budgetary transfer for Building Maintenance to Finance Committee
• Referred weekly amusement permit for Municipal Golf Course to Administrative Committee
• Approved minutes from May 15 and May 22 meetings (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public meeting to review site plans for 685 South Westfield Street (DePalma) and 1070 Suffield Street (Town of Agawam), consider a bond reduction for D'Amato Way, and approve minutes from the May 18, 2023 meeting.

• Site plan review – 685 South Westfield Street (DePalma)
• Site plan review – 1070 Suffield Street (Town of Agawam)
• Bond reduction – D'Amato Way
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2023

The Board approved the site plan for a new police station at 1070 Suffield Street, subject to specific conditions. A proposed residential development at 685 South Westfield Street was tabled following a decision to require a peer review of its traffic study.

• Approved site plan for 1070 Suffield Street police station conditional on professional and Engineering comments, Conservation Commission approval, and tree preservation efforts (3-0-1)
• Required a peer review for the traffic study at 685 South Westfield Street (4-0)
• Tabled site plan for 685 South Westfield Street to July 20, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled bond reduction for D’Amato Way to June 15, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Historical Commission

The Commission will review National Register Nomination for Old North Burying Ground and examine documentation for properties at 443 North West Street and 59 High Street. The meeting also includes an update on the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project.

• National Register Nomination for Old North Burying Ground
• Documentation review for 443 North West Street
• Documentation review for 59 High Street (Beaumier Store)
• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project update

The commission noted that the council approved Aldo’s CPA application for the Old North Burying Ground. Documentation was approved for the Beaumier Store and garage at 59 High Street. The 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project remains ongoing.

• Noted council approval of Aldo’s CPA application for Old North Burying Ground
• Approved documentation for the store and garage at 59 High Street

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to review several wetland-related requests, including a determination request, public hearings on Notices of Intent, and certificates of compliance. Items include a proposed project at 664 Suffield Street and a Town of Agawam project at 1070 Suffield Street. Several hearings are continued to future dates.

• Request for Determination – 664 Suffield Street – Murphy
• Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 1070 Suffield Street – Town of Agawam
• Public Hearing continued – North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW (to June 8)
• Public Hearing continued – 1014 North St Ext – VIP Homes & Associates LLC
• Public Hearing continued – Main Street – Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project (to June 22)

The Commission approved a planting plan for Poplar Street and issued Certificates of Compliance for properties on Pheasant Hill Drive and Lancaster Drive. Several other requests and public hearings were continued to future meetings. The board also voted to have Engineering file a Request for Determination regarding flooding on Parkedge Drive.

• Approved planting plan for Poplar Street (6-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Pheasant Hill Drive (6-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 236 Lancaster Dr. (6-0-0)
• Approved Engineering to file an RDA for Parkedge Drive flooding (5-0-1)
• Continued Request for Determination for 664 Suffield Street to June 8 (6-0-0)
• Continued Public Hearing for 1070 Suffield Street to June 8 (6-0-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 1014 North St. Ext to June 8 (6-0-0)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold a meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a tree cutting proposal related to the Tuckahoe Recreation Project. The meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2023, at the Agawam Senior Center.

• Tuckahoe Recreation Project – Tree Cutting

The Conservation Commission approved a request from the Town of Agawam to perform tree cutting for the Tuckahoe Recreation Project on May 25 and 26, 2023. This action was taken to ensure work was completed before the June 1st restriction for endangered species.

• Approved Town request to cut trees for Tuckahoe Recreation Project prior to June 1st (6-0-0)

Housing Committee

The committee will review Governor Healy’s Housing Plan and the February 19, 2023, Report of the Governor’s Housing Working Group. Members will also identify land for potential future housing development and receive an update on the Housing Production Plan.

• Identifying land for potential future housing development
• Review of Governor Healy’s Housing Plan
• Update on the Housing Production Plan
• Update regarding Chapter 40-R via DHCD lunch and learn

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a definitive plan for the Aspenwood Estates subdivision at 673 Silver Street, proposed by Aspenwood Associates LLC. The board will also vote on minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting and review correspondence.

• Continued public hearing on definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates at 673 Silver Street
• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2023 meeting
• Review of correspondences

The Planning Board accepted a request from Aspenwood Associates LLC to withdraw the definitive plan for 673 Silver Street without prejudice. The project had faced ongoing issues regarding a required sight distance easement and other engineering requirements.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2023 (3-0-2)
• Accepted request to withdraw definitive plan for 673 Silver Street-Aspenwood Estates without prejudice (4-0-0)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission approved a license transfer for Cigar Room 2, waived fees for two non-profit fundraisers, and suspended The Still's liquor license for one day after finding a violation. The commission also discussed a security plan with The Still's manager and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Approved transfer of liquor license to Borders HQ, LLC dba Cigar Room 2, 51 Springfield St.
• Waived fees for two fundraisers at Captain Charles Leonard House, 663 Main St., on July 28 and Oct 13, 2023
• Suspended The Still's liquor license for one day (July 10, 2023) for a violation on March 4, 2023
• Discussed creating a security plan with The Still's manager, Rebecca Maslar
• Approved minutes from March 21 and April 12, 2023 meetings

Beautification Committee

The committee will meet to discuss several beautification projects and items. The agenda includes discussions regarding barrels, light pole planters, and the Anne Sullivan Memorial.

• Barrels
• Light Pole Planters
• Anne Sullivan Memorial
• Main Street Project
• Federal Street

The Committee approved the April 18, 2023, minutes and reviewed the status of town planting projects. Members discussed the placement of over 80 barrels and light pole planters scheduled for June. The Main Street and Senior Center landscaping projects were reported as completed.

• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Voted to keep barrel placement on the agenda (4-0-0)
• Voted to keep light pole planters on the agenda (4-0-0)
• Voted to keep Anne Sullivan Memorial on the agenda (4-0-0)

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee approved the May 1, 2023 minutes. The committee also issued a positive recommendation to the Full Council regarding a junk dealer's permit for Block Jewelers, Inc.

• Approved minutes dated May 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of junk dealer's permit for Block Jewelers, Inc. at One South End Bridge Circle (5-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Community Relations Sub-Committee will meet to consider five resolutions appropriating a total of $116,513 from the Community Preservation Fund for various projects. These include rehabilitating the Agawam Skate Park, restoring historic graves and monuments, preserving the Thomas Smith House, preserving 1855 Hampden County Wall Maps, and documenting the Beaumier Confectionery Store & Garage. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and any other business.

• $39,096 for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation
• $46,430 for historic graves and monument restoration
• $23,345 for Thomas Smith House exterior preservation
• $2,000 for preservation of 1855 Hampden County Wall Maps
• $5,742 for documentation of Beaumier Confectionery Store & Garage

The Community Relations Sub-Committee voted to send positive recommendations to the Full Council for five resolutions to spend Community Preservation Funds. These funds are designated for park rehabilitation, cemetery restoration, historic house preservation, map preservation, and building documentation.

• Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $39,096 for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation (5-0)
• Recommended $46,430 for Federal Hill and Maple Grove cemeteries restoration (5-0)
• Recommended $23,345 for Thomas Smith House exterior preservation (5-0)
• Recommended $2,000 for 1855 Hampden County Wall Maps preservation (5-0)
• Recommended $5,742 for documentation of Joseph and Malvina Beaumier Confectionery Store & Garage (5-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will meet to consider a resolution appropriating $24,200 from the Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings Account to fund golf course operations. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 3, 2023, and other routine business.

• Resolution TR-2023-37: $24,200 transfer from Golf Course Retained Earnings to Operations Accounts
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2023

The Finance Sub-Committee voted to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council regarding the transfer of funds for the Agawam Municipal Golf Course. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 3, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of TR-2023-37 to appropriate $24,200 from Golf Course Retained Earnings to Operations Accounts (5-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Operating Budget and the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program, which will be the subject of a public hearing. The council will also vote on multiple Community Preservation Act (CPA) fund appropriations for projects like skate park rehabilitation and historic preservation, plus a transfer from the golf course retained earnings. Several items are referred to committees for further review.

• TR-2023-45: Resolution adopting FY2024 Annual Operating Budget; public hearing suggested for June 5, 2023
• TR-2023-32: Public hearing on FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
• TR-2023-40: $39,096.00 CPA appropriation for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation
• TR-2023-41: $46,430.00 CPA appropriation for historic graves and monument restoration
• TR-2023-37: $24,200.00 transfer from Golf Course Retained Earnings for operations

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding North Westfield Street and 1014 North St Ext. The agenda includes discussions on Hydrilla in the Connecticut River and an outdoor classroom project.

• Request for Determination: 955 River Road – Goggin
• Public Hearing: North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook (Town of Agawam DPW)
• Ratify Emergency Order: Suffield Street – Worthington Brook Stream Crossing
• Certificate of Compliance Request: Nicole Terrace Subdivision – Lot 7
• Public Hearing: 1014 North St Ext – VIP Homes & Associates LLC

The Commission issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for a pool installation at 955 River Road and ratified an emergency order for a stream crossing at Suffield Street. A Certificate of Compliance was issued for a lot in the Nicole Terrace Subdivision, and a plant species change was approved for Tennessee Gas.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for pool installation at 955 River Road (5-0-0)
• Ratified Emergency Order for Suffield Street-Worthington Brook Stream Crossing (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Nicole Terrace Subdivision-Lot 7 (5-0-0)
• Approved plant species change for Tennessee Gas mitigation area 2 at Tuckahoe (5-0-0)
• Continued North Westfield Street Notice of Intent to June 8, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and vote on LeftField invoices for March and April. The Owner's Project Manager and Designer will provide updates on MSBA reimbursement procedures and design progress. Public comment will be heard.

• Vote to approve LeftField March and April invoices for processing
• OPM & Designer update on MSBA Reimbursement Process & Procedures
• Designer update on project progress

The Agawam High School Building Committee approved invoices for March and April and the minutes from the March 27 meeting. The committee received updates on MSBA reimbursement processes, inflation cost drivers, and existing building conditions. A recurring meeting schedule was established for the second and fourth Monday of each month.

• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved LeftField invoices for March and April totaling $35,000 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled future meetings for every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 3pm

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will continue a public hearing on the definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates, a subdivision proposed by Aspenwood Associates LLC at 673 Silver Street. The board will also approve minutes from the April 20, 2023 meeting and review correspondence.

• Continued public hearing for definitive plan at 673 Silver Street (Aspenwood Estates)
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2023
• Review of correspondence

The board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for the Aspenwood Estates definitive plan at 673 Silver Street to May 18, 2023, and required the applicant to attend and provide a comprehensive update. The board also approved the minutes from the April 20 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued public hearing for Aspenwood Estates definitive plan to May 18, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2023 (3-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Administrative Sub-Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve a junk dealer's permit for John's Trucking of Agawam, Inc. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and general committee business.

• Junk Dealer's Permit (TO-2023-10) for John's Trucking of Agawam, Inc., 415 Silver Street
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2023

The Community Relations Sub-Committee voted to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council regarding a resolution for increased Chapter 70 education funding. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended TR-2023-35 for increase in Chapter 70 education funding to Full Council (5-0)

City Council

The Legislative Sub-Committee voted to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council regarding a resolution to amend the Agawam Home Rule Charter. The amendment concerns the timing of Preliminary Municipal Elections.

• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended TR-2023-33 to the Full Council to amend Home Rule Charter election timing (5-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider several resolutions, including a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for a monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street, adoption of the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program, and multiple appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund for projects like skate park rehabilitation and historic preservation. The council will also vote on appointments, a junk dealer permit, and an ordinance amendment regarding wireless telecommunications. A public hearing on the capital plan is scheduled for May 15.

• Lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street (TR-2023-23)
• Adoption of FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (TR-2023-32, public hearing May 15)
• $24,200 appropriation from Golf Course Retained Earnings for golf course operations (TR-2023-37)
• CPA appropriations: $39,096 for skate park rehab, $53,120 for graves/monument restoration, $23,345 for Thomas Smith House exterior, $2,000 for 1855 wall maps, $5,742 for Beaumier Confectionery documentation (TR-2023-40 to 44)
• Ordinance amendment to Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District (TOR-2023-4, 2nd reading)

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Administrative Sub-Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March 20, 2023, and to consider a junk dealer's permit renewal for John's Trucking of Agawam, Inc. at 415 Silver Street. The meeting is a workshop and sub-committee session, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2023
• Junk dealer's permit (TO-2023-10) for John's Trucking of Agawam, Inc., 415 Silver Street

The Administrative Sub-Committee approved the minutes from March 20, 2023. The committee also voted to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council regarding a junk dealer's permit for John’s Trucking of Agawam, Inc.

• Approved March 20, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of junk dealer permit for John’s Trucking of Agawam, Inc. at 514 Silver Street (5-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including transferring $24,200 from the Golf Course Retained Earnings Account to fund operations, and several Community Preservation Act (CPA) fund appropriations for projects like skate park rehabilitation, historic grave restoration, and building preservation. The council will also decide on a junk dealer's permit renewal for Block Jewelers, Inc.

• Transfer $24,200 from Golf Course Retained Earnings to operations
• Appropriate $39,096 for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation
• Appropriate $53,120 for historic graves and monument restoration
• Appropriate $23,345 for Thomas Smith House exterior preservation
• Renew junk dealer's permit for Block Jewelers, Inc.

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Agawam Community Preservation Committee will consider a funding application for documentation of the Joseph and Malvina Beaumier Confectionery Store & Garage, requesting $5,742.00. The meeting also includes any other business that may legally come before the committee, followed by adjournment.

• Application for funding: Documentation of Joseph and Malvina Beaumier Confectionery Store & Garage - $5,742.00

The Community Preservation Committee approved funding for architectural drawings and digital files of the Joseph and Malvina Beaumier Confectionery Store & Garage. The property owner has agreed to delay demolition until the documentation is complete.

• Approved $5,742.00 from the historical fund for documentation of 59 High Street (Unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several environmental matters, including a request for determination at 27 Mark Drive, a pavement management plan from the DPW, and a discussion about hydrilla along the Connecticut River. The agenda also includes continued public hearings on projects such as the North Westfield Street bridge over May Hollow Brook and the Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation, plus a request for a certificate of compliance for a lot in the Nicole Terrace Subdivision.

• Request for Determination – 27 Mark Drive – Ruhland
• Pavement Management Plan – Spring 2023 – Agawam DPW
• Discussion – Hydrilla along the Connecticut River – Connecticut River Conservancy
• Continued public hearing – North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW
• Continued public hearing – Main Street – Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project – continued to June 22, 2023

The Commission approved the Spring 2023 Pavement Management Plan for the DPW and issued a negative determination for a sunroom project at 27 Mark Drive. An emergency order was granted for tree removal at 964 North West Street, while several other public hearings and requests were continued or tabled.

• Issued Negative Determination for sunroom at 27 Mark Drive (3-1-0)
• Accepted Pavement Management Plan-Spring 2023-Agawam DPW (4-0-0)
• Continued North Westfield Street public hearing to May 11, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance for Nicole Terrace Subdivision-Lot 7 (4-0-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Continued 1014 North St Ext public hearing to May 25, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Issued Emergency Order for 10-11 trees to be cut at 964 North West Street (4-0-0)

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Agawam Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to conduct elections and review fiscal year reserves. The agenda includes several applications for project funding.

• Agawam Skate Park: $39,096.00
• Cemetery Monuments: $53,120.00
• Thomas Smith House Exterior Preservation: $23,345.00
• Framing of 1855 Wallings Map: $2,000.00
• Review of FY23 and FY24 Surplus Funds Reserves

The Committee allocated surplus state funds and established FY24 budget reserves. It approved several funding applications for town infrastructure and historical preservation projects.

• Approved $39,096.00 for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation (9-0)
• Approved $46,430.00 for Phase 2 of Historic Graves and Monuments Restoration
• Approved $23,345.00 for Thomas Smith House exterior preservation
• Approved $2,000.00 for framing of 1855 Wallings Map
• Reserved $2,950.11 each for Open Space, Historical Resource, and Community Housing funds from FY23 surplus
• Reserved $19,175.74 for Budgeted Reserve and $1,475.06 for Administrative fund from FY23 surplus
• Recommended FY24 reserves: $71,251.15 each for Open Space, Historic Resources, and Community Housing
• Recommended FY24 reserves: $463,132.50 for Budgeted Reserve and $35,625.58 for Administrative Costs

Historical Commission

The commission will review several historic preservation items, including work on the Old North Burying Ground. Discussions include documentation for properties on North West Street and High Street, as well as updates to the 1985 inventory of historic structures.

• Old North Burying Ground: Historic Gravestone/Monument Restoration Project
• Old North Burying Ground: National Register Nomination
• 443 North West Street documentation
• 59 High Street (Beaumier Store) documentation and CPA application
• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project

The Commission discussed ongoing restoration efforts for the Old North and Old Indian Burying Grounds and the status of various historic documentation projects. No formal votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussed CPA funding request for tree removal and headstone repair at Old Indian Burying Ground
• Tabled review of National Register Nomination to the next meeting
• Noted vegetation clearing at 443 North West Street barn
• Discussed CPA application for documentation of 59 High Street (Beaumier Store)
• Reviewed progress of 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project
• Discussed CPA application for Thomas Smith House repairs
• Identified need for supplemental CPA funding for 1855 map framing due to rising costs

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission will meet to review the conditions of the golf operation and discuss any other matters. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Review conditions of Golf Operation

The Commission reviewed financial projections and equipment status. Members discussed the poor condition of the road leading to the clubhouse and the need for bunker maintenance, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates at 673 Silver Street, proposed by Aspenwood Associates LLC. The board will also vote on minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting and review correspondence.

• Continued public hearing on definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates at 673 Silver Street
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board approved a 45-day extension for the Aspenwood Estates application at 673 Silver Street. The public hearing for the definitive plan was continued to May 4, 2023. The board also approved the minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting.

• Extended 673 Silver Street-Aspenwood Estates application to June 12, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 673 Silver Street definitive plan to May 4, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Beautification Committee

The Agawam Beautification Committee will meet to discuss several local landscape and infrastructure items. The agenda includes discussions regarding barrels, light pole planters, and the Main Street Project.

• Main Street Project discussion
• Anne Sullivan Memorial discussion
• Light Pole Planters discussion
• Barrels discussion
• Tuckahoe and Federal Street items

The committee approved the March 21, 2023 minutes and discussed ongoing landscaping efforts for the Anne Sullivan Memorial, Main Street, and the Senior Center. Members reviewed updated sponsor letters and flyers for the barrel program. Several items were voted to remain on the agenda for future action.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (6-0-1)
• Voted to keep Barrels on the agenda (7-0-0)
• Voted to keep Light Pole Planters on the agenda (7-0-0)
• Voted to keep Anne Sullivan Memorial on the agenda (7-0-0)
• Voted to keep Federal Street cleanup on the agenda (7-0-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council is holding a legislative subcommittee meeting and workshop to discuss two items: an ordinance amending the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District and a resolution authorizing a lease with Verizon Wireless for a monopole tower. The meeting is a discussion/workshop, not a final vote, and also includes approval of prior minutes.

• Ordinance TOR-2023-4 to amend Section 94 of Chapter 180 regarding the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District
• Resolution TR-2023-23 authorizing a lease with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2023

The Legislative Sub-Committee issued positive recommendations to the Full Council for an ordinance amending the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District and a resolution regarding a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2023 minutes (3-0-1 absent, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of TOR-2023-4 to amend the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District (4-0-1 absent)
• Recommended approval of TR-2023-23 to authorize a lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street (4-0-1 absent)

City Council

The Agawam City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and a public hearing. Key items include a proposed lease with Verizon Wireless for a monopole tower, an ordinance amendment to the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District, and adoption of the FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes reappointments to town boards and a resolution on special legislation regarding election timing.

• Lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Section 94 of Chapter 180 regarding the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District
• Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution supporting House Bill 3208 on 'One Touch Make Ready Applications'
• Junk Dealer's Permit renewal for John's Trucking of Agawam, Inc., 415 Silver Street

The City Council approved a resolution allowing the Mayor to explore a community energy aggregation program. The council also confirmed several board reappointments and approved the first reading of an ordinance to update the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District.

• Approved authorization for Community Choice Energy Aggregation (9-0-2)
• Approved reappointment of Timothy McGrew to Board of Registrars (9-0-2)
• Approved reappointment of Henry Kozloski to Community Preservation Act Committee (8-0-2-1)
• Approved reappointment of Frank DeStefano to Community Preservation Act Committee (9-0-2)
• Approved resolution supporting House Bill 3208 regarding 'One Touch Make Ready Applications' (9-0-2)
• Elected Patrick Asta-Ferraro to the Community Preservation Act Committee (6 votes)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District (9-0-2)
• Tabled lease agreement for Verizon Wireless monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Community Relations Sub-Committee will meet to approve minutes from January and discuss a resolution supporting House Bill 3208, which would establish 'One Touch Make Ready' applications in Massachusetts. The meeting is a workshop, so no final votes are expected.

• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023
• Resolution TR-2023-30 supporting House Bill 3208 (One Touch Make Ready Applications)

The Community Relations Sub-Committee approved the minutes from January 17, 2023. The committee voted to table a resolution supporting House Bill 3208 regarding 'One Touch Make Ready Applications'.

• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Tabled TR-2023-30 resolution supporting House Bill 3208 (4-0-1)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to review requests for determinations, continued public hearings on Notices of Intent, and a certificate of compliance. Items include a sewer relocation project on Main Street, which has been continued to June 22, 2023, and a pavement management plan from the DPW.

• Request for Determination – 292 South West Street – Sawyer
• Request for Determination – 174 Edgewater Road – Peterson Landscaping
• Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 5 Mark Drive – Pchelka
• Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW
• Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – Main Street – Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project – Agawam (continued to June 22, 2023)

The Commission issued negative determinations for a shed at 292 South West Street and tree removal at 174 Edgewater Road. It also approved the Order of Conditions for a project at 5 Mark Drive after requiring specific erosion controls and plantings. Several other items were tabled or continued to future meetings.

• Issued Negative Determination for shed at 292 South West Street, conditional on debris removal and erosion controls (5-0-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for trees 1, 3, and 4 at 174 Edgewater Road (5-0-0)
• Issued Emergency Order for tree 2 at 174 Edgewater Road (5-0-0)
• Required 8” silt sock and riverfront plantings for 5 Mark Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 5 Mark Drive (5-0-0)
• Continued North Westfield Street/May Hollow Brook public hearing to April 27, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Tabled Nicole Terrace Subdivision Lot 7 Certificate of Compliance to April 27, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved March 23, 2023 minutes (3-0-2)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission will meet to review a liquor license application from Agawam Axe House, hold a public hearing on transferring a license from Cigar Room II to Borders HQ, and discuss a notice of violation against The Still. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of Agawam Axe House application, 396 Main St., for ABCC corrections
• Public hearing: transfer of license from Cigar Room II, LLC to Borders HQ, LLC dba Cigar Room 2, 51 Springfield St.
• Discussion with The Main St. Still, Inc. dba The Still, 63 Springfield St., regarding violation of MGL Ch. 138, Sec. 69 and 204 CMR 2.05(2)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission approved the Axe House license transfer after ABCC-requested corrections, with patio access limited to through the building. A public hearing for the Cigar Room 2 license transfer and manager change was closed because the legal notice was not advertised 10 days prior, despite the sale closing; it will be rescheduled for May 17. The commission also noted no package store licenses are currently available and will follow up with The Still for the next meeting.

• Axe House license transfer approved unanimously, no patio access except through building
• Cigar Room 2 transfer hearing postponed; legal notice must be republished and abutters notified for May 17
• Rajesh Rayonia inquired about package store license availability; none available
• The Still absent; commission to contact for May 17 meeting
• Minutes of February 15, 2023 accepted

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the March meeting. The board received updates on Six Flags food and pool inspections and a citizen complaint regarding Smoke Vape & Things. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for the Town of Agawam. The agenda also includes discussions on site plans for Gold Street, Bowles Road, and Silver Street.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Amendment TOR2023-4
• Form A: 44 & 38 North West Street (Davis)
• Revised Site Plan: 19F Gold Street (GoNet Speed)
• Site Plan: 240 Bowles Road (SolBid, Inc)
• Public Hearing Continuation: Definitive Plan for 673 Silver Street (Aspenwood Estates)

The Planning Board issued a positive recommendation to the City Council to allow cell towers at 1000 and 1070 Suffield Street. The board also approved a property line adjustment on North West Street and a revised site plan for GoNet Speed. Additionally, a site plan and financial surety waiver were approved for SolBid, Inc.

• Positive recommendation to City Council for Zoning Amendment TOR2023-4 (cell towers at 1000 and 1070 Suffield Street) (4-0-0)
• Approved property line adjustment for 44 & 38 North West Street (4-0-0)
• Approved Revised Site Plan for 19F Gold Street (GoNet Speed) (4-0-0)
• Approved financial surety waiver for 240 Bowles Road (SolBid, Inc) (4-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan for 240 Bowles Road (SolBid, Inc) conditional on professional comments (4-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 673 Silver Street (Aspenwood Estates) to April 20, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and City Council Workshop will review a resolution to move funds from the Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings Account. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from March 20, 2023.

• Resolution TR-2023-26: $23,200.00 appropriation to Agawam Municipal Golf Course Operation Account

The Finance Sub-Committee voted to recommend that the Full Council appropriate $23,200 from the Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings Account. The funds are intended for seed and equipment for the Agawam Municipal Golf Course Operation Account.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of TR-2023-26 to appropriate $23,200 for golf course operations (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing energy aggregation and a lease agreement for a Verizon Wireless monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street. The agenda also includes appointments to municipal commissions and discussions regarding business district zoning.

• Resolution to authorize Community Choice Energy Aggregation
• Lease Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a tower at 1000 Suffield Street
• $23,200.00 appropriation from Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings to the Operation Account
• Ordinance to amend Business A District permitted uses
• Public Hearing scheduled for April 20, 2023, regarding Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District

The City Council approved a resolution to opt out of early voting by mail for the 2023 municipal fall elections, citing logistical challenges. The Council also approved a funding transfer for the municipal golf course and a zoning amendment for Business A Districts.

• Approved opt-out of early voting by mail for 2023 municipal elections (7-4)
• Approved $23,200 appropriation from Golf Course Retained Earnings to Operations Account (11-0)
• Approved second and final reading of ordinance amending permitted uses in Business A Districts (9-1-1)
• Approved reappointment of Michael Dobise to Agawam Municipal Golf Commission (11-0)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled resolution for Community Choice Energy Aggregation
• Tabled lease agreement with Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless for monopole tower

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions to reappoint two members to the Community Preservation Act Committee. The council will also consider a resolution supporting Massachusetts House Bill 3208.

• Reappointment of Henry Kozloski to the Community Preservation Act Committee
• Reappointment of Frank DeStefano to the Community Preservation Act Committee
• Resolution supporting House Bill 3208 regarding One Touch Make Ready Applications

Council On Aging

The Agawam Council on Aging will meet to approve February minutes, hear a director's report on caregiver respite and marketing grants, discuss nutritional program updates including Grab-N-Go and future funding, review board size recommendations and member contact preferences, and elect officers.

• Caregiver Respite Grant discussion
• Marketing Grant discussion
• Nutritional updates on Grab-N-Go program and future funding status
• Board size recommendation review
• Election of officers

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is meeting to approve the February invoice from LeftField, receive an update on the designer selection process, and potentially vote on a contract with Flansburgh, the selected designer. The committee will also discuss next steps in the feasibility study and take public comment.

• Vote to approve LeftField February invoice
• Designer selection process complete; Flansburgh introduction
• Vote to approve Flansburgh contract (if ready)
• Next steps in feasibility study process
• Public comment

The High School Building Committee approved a contract for feasibility and schematic design services. The committee also approved a monthly invoice and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved Feasibility Study/Schematic Design contract with Flansburgh for $785,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved LeftField February invoice for $20,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for 5 Mark Drive, discuss a Request for Determination for 174 Edgewater Road, and continue hearings on the North Westfield Street culvert project and the Westfield River sewer relocation. The hearing for 1014 North St Ext is continued to April 13, 2023.

• Public hearing – Notice of Intent – 5 Mark Drive – Pchelka
• Request for Determination – 174 Edgewater Road – Peterson Landscaping
• Continued public hearing – North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook – Town of Agawam DPW
• Request for Certificate of Compliance – Nicole Terrace Subdivision – Lot 7
• Continued public hearing – Main Street – Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project – Agawam

The Commission approved the minutes from March 9, 2023. All other substantive agenda items, including a culvert replacement project and tree removal requests, were continued or tabled to future meetings.

• Continued Notice of Intent for 5 Mark Drive to April 13, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance for Nicole Terrace Subdivision-Lot 7 until April 13, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Main Street-Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project to June 22, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued Request for Determination for 174 Edgewater Road to April 13, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for North Westfield Street culvert replacement to April 13, 2023 (5-0-0)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: two license transfers and one alteration of licensed premises, followed by a discussion with a local business. The meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2023, at the Agawam Senior Center.

• Transfer of license from Agawam Beverage Company, LLC dba Pour, 485 Springfield Street to Agawam Axe House, LLC, 396 Main Street
• Alteration of licensed premises from White Glove Caterers, Inc. dba Partners Restaurant, 485 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills
• Transfer of license from Cigar Room II, LLC, Karin Tranghese, Manager, 51 Springfield Street to Borders HQ, LLC dba Cigar Room 2, Julian C. Borders, Manager
• Discussion with The Main St. Still, Inc. dba The Still, Rebecca Maslar, Manager, 63 Springfield Street

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission approved a liquor license transfer to Agawam Axe House at 396 Main St., with conditions including a patio sketch. It also approved an alteration for Partners Restaurant to create an event space, and a one-day license for Agawam Cinemas. Two items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved transfer of license to Agawam Axe House, LLC, 396 Main St., from Restaurant to General On Premise
• Approved alteration of premises for White Glove Caterer's dba Partners Restaurant to create event space
• Approved one-day license for Agawam Cinemas, 866 Suffield St., for April 15 comedy fundraiser
• Postponed transfer of license from Cigar Room II to Borders HQ, LLC until April 12
• Postponed discussion with The Main St. Still due to no attendance

Housing Committee

The committee will review updates on Rosewood Way and Governor Healy’s housing report. Members will also discuss identifying land for potential housing development and the Housing Production Plan.

• Update on Rosewood Way
• Review of Governor's Housing Working Group report
• Identification of land for future housing development
• Discussion of Housing Production Plan

The committee approved the October 2022 minutes and discussed the status of the Rosewood Way development. Members agreed to a new Housing Production Plan conducted by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and tabled the review of Governor Healy’s Housing Plan.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled review of Governor Healy’s Housing Plan and February 19, 2023 report
• Agreed to a Housing Production Plan by Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
• Appointed Member Warzecka as Committee Secretary

Beautification Committee

The committee will meet at the Agawam DPW to discuss several beautification items. The agenda includes discussions regarding barrels, light pole planters, and the Anne Sullivan Memorial.

• Barrels
• Light Pole Planters
• Anne Sullivan Memorial
• Main Street Project
• Tuckahoe

The Committee approved the February 21, 2023 minutes and set a schedule to send sponsor letters on April 15 and run an advertisement on April 25. Members discussed ongoing maintenance and planting plans for barrels, light pole planters, the Anne Sullivan Memorial, and Main Street.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (6-0-0)
• Decided to send sponsor letters on April 15, 2023
• Decided to run advertisement on April 25, 2023
• Voted to keep barrels item on the agenda (6-0-0)
• Voted to keep light pole planters item on the agenda (6-0-0)
• Voted to keep Anne Sullivan Memorial item on the agenda (6-0-0)
• Voted to keep Main Street Project item on the agenda (6-0-0)
• Voted to keep Tuckahoe project item on the agenda (6-0-0)

City Council

The Administrative Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will review permit and license renewals for Six Flags New England. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from February 6, 2023.

• Weekly Amusement permit renewal for Six Flags New England, 1623 Main Street
• Automatic Amusement Devices license renewal for Six Flags New England, 1623 Main Street

The Administrative Sub-Committee voted to send positive recommendations to the Full Council for two permits regarding Six Flags New England. The committee also approved the minutes from February 6, 2023.

• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Weekly Amusement permit for Six Flags New England (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Automatic Amusement Devices license for Six Flags New England (5-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will review a resolution to fund municipal golf course operations. The meeting also includes a discussion on Community Choice Energy Aggregation.

• Resolution TR-2023-19: $86,000.00 from Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings for Municipal Golf Course Operations
• Resolution TR-2023-22: Authorization of Community Choice Energy Aggregation

The Finance Sub-Committee recommended the appropriation of $86,000 for the Agawam Municipal Golf Course. A resolution regarding Community Choice Energy Aggregation was tabled pending a workshop. The committee also approved the minutes from February 21, 2023.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended appropriation of $86,000 from Golf Course Retained Earnings to Operations Accounts (5-0)
• Tabled Community Choice Energy Aggregation resolution to request a workshop (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including municipal golf course funding and energy aggregation. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding town code amendments for business districts and wireless telecommunications.

• Appropriation of $86,000.00 from Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings to fund operations
• Acceptance of a $2,000.00 donation to the Whiting Street and Thomas Pyne Funds
• Acceptance of a $4,327.33 gift for Fire Department firefighting equipment
• Lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a tower at 1000 Suffield Street
• Appropriation of $23,200.00 from Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings to fund operations

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to restrict new residential development in Business A Districts to encourage commercial growth. The Council also approved several funding transfers for the municipal golf course and accepted donations for the fire department and community funds. Permits for Six Flags New England were renewed.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to restrict new residential development in Business A Districts (9-1-1)
• Approved $86,000 transfer from Golf Course Retained Earnings to Operations Accounts (11-0)
• Approved reappointment of Teresa M. Kozloski to the Historical Commission (11-0)
• Approved appointment of Bryan Riley to the Agawam Housing Authority (11-0)
• Accepted $2,000 donation from Police Special Division to Whiting Street and Thomas Pyne Funds (11-0)
• Accepted $4,327.33 gift from the Estate of Richard Fearn for fire equipment (11-0)
• Renewed weekly amusement permit and automatic amusement device license for Six Flags New England (11-0)
• Tabled resolution for Community Choice Energy Aggregation pending a workshop

City Council

The School Budget Sub-Committee and City Council will meet to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2024 school budget. The meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023, at the Agawam Senior Center.

• Review and discussion of proposed Agawam Public Schools FY24 School Budget

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a meeting on March 16, 2023, to review a site plan for SolBid, Inc. at 240 Bowles Road and continue a public hearing on the definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates at 673 Silver Street. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and review correspondence.

• Site plan review for SolBid, Inc. at 240 Bowles Road
• Continued public hearing on Aspenwood Estates definitive plan at 673 Silver Street
• Approval of minutes from February 16 and March 2, 2023

The Planning Board tabled a site plan for Solbid, Inc. pending Engineering approval of water calculations. A public hearing for Aspenwood Estates was continued to a future date. The Board approved meeting minutes from February and March.

• Tabled site plan for 240 Bowles Road-Solbid, Inc. to April 6, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for Definitive Plan-673 Silver Street-Aspenwood Estates to April 6, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved February 16, 2023 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (4-0-1)

Golf Commission

The Agawam Municipal Golf Commission is meeting to review the conditions of golf operations at the municipal course. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes, and discussion of any other matters, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Review conditions of Golf Operation
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Any other matter

The Commission voted to move Cameron DiRico from the Clerical Union to the Administration Union to increase his pay and responsibilities. Members also reviewed financial projections and discussed upcoming course maintenance and tree work.

• Approved motion to move Cameron DiRico from Clerical Union to Administration Union (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on a Notice of Intent for work on North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook and to continue hearings on projects at 1014 North St Ext and the Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project. The commission will also vote on ratifying an emergency order for 1623 Main Street, nominate a member to the Community Preservation Act Committee, and consider a Certificate of Compliance for Lot 7 of the Nicole Terrace Subdivision.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent – North Westfield Street over May Hollow Brook (Town of Agawam DPW)
• Ratify emergency order – 1623 Main Street
• Vote on nomination for Community Preservation Act Committee
• Request for Certificate of Compliance – Nicole Terrace Subdivision, Lot 7
• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent – 1014 North St Ext (VIP Homes & Associates LLC)

The Commission ratified an emergency order for tree removal at 1623 Main Street and voted to support the Ramah Circle and Downtown Stormwater and Infrastructure Improvements project. Several public hearings and a certificate of compliance request were continued or tabled to future meetings.

• Ratified emergency order for tree removal at 1623 Main Street (7-0-0)
• Renominated Mr. Kozloski to the Community Preservation Act Committee (7-0-0)
• Approved letter of support for Ramah Circle and Downtown Stormwater and Infrastructure Improvements (7-0-0)
• Approved February 23, 2023 minutes (7-0-0)
• Continued North Westfield Street public hearing to March 23, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Tabled Nicole Terrace Subdivision-Lot 7 Certificate of Compliance to March 23, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Continued 1014 North Street Ext public hearing to April 13, 2023 (7-0-1)

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing from citizens. New business includes a report on new tobacco places, while old business covers DPH performance standards. The board will also discuss school nurse vacancies and staffing issues, as well as public health nurse activities related to infectious disease cases.

• New Tobacco Places report
• DPH Performance Standards discussion
• School Nurse vacancies and staffing issues
• Infectious Disease Cases update

The Board of Health issued tobacco permits to three businesses, reaching the town's maximum limit of 30. The board also discussed staffing changes and an unlicensed body art operation in town.

• Approved February 8th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Issued tobacco permit to Pride Store at 395 Main Street
• Issued tobacco permit to Agawam Food Inc. at 325 Main Street
• Issued final tobacco permit to Smoke Vape and Things at 776 Springfield Street

City Council

The City Council's legislative subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from September 2022 and discuss a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 180 regarding permitted uses in Business A Districts. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for March 20, 2023.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 180 on permitted uses in Business A Districts (TOR-2023-3)
• Public hearing set for March 20, 2023
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2022

The committee voted to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council for an ordinance amending Chapter 180. The proposal aims to mirror Business B language to restrict new residential development in Business A zones to encourage commercial use.

• Approved minutes from September 7, 2022 (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of TOR-2023-3 to restrict new residential development in Business A Districts (4-0-1)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to opt out of early voting by mail for the Fall 2023 Municipal Preliminary and General elections. They will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend permitted uses in Business A Districts, and vote on several appropriations, including $50,627 for a DPW union agreement and $86,000 for golf course operations.

• TR-2023-16: $50,627 appropriation for DPW employees' union agreement
• TR-2023-17: Resolution to opt out of early voting by mail for Fall 2023 elections
• TR-2023-19: $86,000 from golf course retained earnings for operations
• TR-2023-22: Resolution to authorize Community Choice Energy Aggregation
• TR-2023-23: Lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for a monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street

The City Council approved an appropriation and a corresponding budgetary transfer to fund the first year of a contract with the Agawam Department of Public Works Employees' Association. A resolution to opt out of early voting by mail was tabled pending a public hearing.

• Approved $50,627 appropriation for DPW Employees' Association agreement (10-0-1)
• Approved $50,627 budgetary transfer (10-0-1)
• Tabled resolution to opt out of early voting by mail for Fall 2023 elections
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including appropriating $86,000 from golf course retained earnings, authorizing a lease with Verizon Wireless for a cell tower at 1000 Suffield Street, and authorizing Community Choice Energy Aggregation. They will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District, and consider appointments to the Historical Commission and Housing Authority.

• $86,000 transfer from Agawam Golf Course Retained Earnings to operations accounts
• Lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for a monopole tower at 1000 Suffield Street
• Ordinance to amend the Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District (public hearing set)
• Community Choice Energy Aggregation authorization
• $4,327.33 gift from Richard Fearn estate to Fire Department for equipment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to further review a decision regarding Wayfinders, identified as Case #1978. The agenda also includes a general item for any other legal matters that may come before the board.

• Further review of Wayfinders decision – Case #1978

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the removal of a 45-day waiting period from a Comprehensive Permit for WayFinders. The Board also set an escrow fund amount of $5,000 for the project, for which a check was submitted during the meeting.

• Approved elimination of 45-day waiting period from Article IV, Condition 3 (a) of Comprehensive Permit (3-0-0)
• Set escrow amount at $5,000 (3-0-0)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing on a zoning amendment for permitted uses in Business A districts, a continuation of a public hearing for a definitive plan at 673 Silver Street, and site plan reviews for properties on Bowles Road and Suffield Street. The board will also vote on a nomination for the Community Preservation Act Committee and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment TOR-2023-3 for permitted uses in Business A districts
• Continued public hearing for Aspenwood Estates definitive plan at 673 Silver Street
• Site plan review for SolBid, Inc at 240 Bowles Road
• Site plan review for TCR Properties, LLC on Suffield Street
• Vote on nomination for Community Preservation Act Committee

The Planning Board issued a positive recommendation to the City Council for a zoning amendment to Business A Districts. The board also approved a site plan for TCR Properties on Suffield Street and denied a Form A application for South Westfield Street.

• Positive recommendation sent to City Council for Zoning Amendment TOR-2023-3 (4-0-0)
• Denied FORM-A for South Westfield Street-Depalma due to inadequate access to Lot B (4-0-0)
• Approved SITE PLAN for Suffield Street-TCR Properties, LLC conditional on professional comments and planting 18-20 arborvitae (4-0-0)
• Tabled SITE PLAN for 240 Bowles Rd-SolBid, Inc. until March 16, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Nominated Frank DeStefano as PB representative for the Community Preservation Act Committee (4-0-0)
• Tabled February 16, 2023 minutes until March 16, 2023 (4-0-0)

Housing Committee

The Agawam Housing Committee will meet to discuss updates on Rosewood Way, review Governor Healey's housing plan, and identify potential land for future housing development. The committee will also consider the Housing Production Plan and approve minutes from the October 2022 meeting.

• Update on Rosewood Way
• Review of Governor Healey's Housing Plan
• Identifying land for potential future housing development
• Housing Production Plan discussion

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including documentation for 443 North West Street, the Beaumier Store at 59 High Street, and the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update. New business includes the Old North Burying Ground, a historic gravestone/monument restoration project, and a National Register nomination. The meeting also includes public input, approval of minutes, and other commission projects.

• 443 North West Street - Documentation
• 59 High Street - Beaumier Store
• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project
• Old North Burying Ground
• Historic Gravestone/Monument Restoration Project

The Commission noted that Austin White volunteered to complete the National Historic Registration form for the Old North Burying Ground. Members reviewed architectural drawings for 443 North West Street and discussed potential signage for cemeteries and other historic sites. No formal votes were recorded.

• Noted Austin White volunteered to fill out National Historic Registration form for Old North Burying Ground
• Reviewed completed architectural drawings for 443 North West Street
• Discussed potential QR code signage for historic cemeteries, Brooks and Streams, and sesquicentennial sycamore trees
• Planned meeting between Chairman David Cecchi and the Mayor to discuss Demolition Delay Ordinance revision and Center Library

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to further review its decision on Case #1978 (Wayfinders) and to approve minutes from its November 14, 2022, and January 23, 2023 meetings. The agenda also includes a general item for any other legal matters.

• Further review of Wayfinders decision – Case #1978
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022 and January 23, 2023

The Board reviewed compliance for WayFinders, Inc. (Case#1978) and determined a reference to 'Section V' in the board findings was a typo to be corrected administratively. No final determination was made on the building permit as several conditions remain under discussion. The Board approved the November 14, 2022, and January 23, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Corrected 'Section V' to 'Section IV' in Case #1978 findings as an administrative typo
• Approved November 14, 2022 minutes
• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes with an added sentence regarding a variance motion

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to continue public hearings on a Notice of Intent for Suffield Street by TCR Properties LLC, and to discuss a project at 0 Shoemaker Lane by Eversource Energy. They will also consider certificates of compliance for several properties and approve minutes from a prior meeting. Two other public hearings are continued to future dates.

• Continued public hearing: Notice of Intent – Suffield Street – TCR Properties LLC
• Discussion: 0 Shoemaker Lane – Eversource Energy
• Certificate of Compliance requests: 61 Hemlock Ridge, 240 Bowles Road, Nicole Terrace Subdivision Lot 7
• Public hearing continued to March 9: 1014 North St Ext – VIP Homes & Associates LLC
• Public hearing continued to March 23: Main Street – Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project

The Commission approved an Order of Conditions for a commercial building project on Suffield Street and issued Certificates of Compliance for two properties. The board also agreed to install signage at 0 Shoemaker Lane to prevent further wetland encroachment.

• Issued Order of Conditions for TCR Properties LLC prefabricated metal building on Suffield Street (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 61 Hemlock Ridge (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 240 Bowles Road (4-0)
• Continued Certificate of Compliance for Nicole Terrace Subdivision Lot 7 to March 9, 2023 (4-0)
• Agreed to post three signs at 0 Shoemaker Lane to alert to wetland locations
• Approved February 9, 2023 minutes (4-0)

Beautification Committee

The Agawam Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss routine items including approval of prior minutes, maintenance of barrels and light pole planters, and the Anne Sullivan Memorial. No votes on funding or new projects are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022
• Discussion of barrels
• Discussion of light pole planters
• Discussion of Anne Sullivan Memorial
• Other projects and correspondence

The committee approved the November 15, 2022 minutes and deferred decisions on barrels, light pole planters, and the Anne Sullivan Memorial to future meetings. Members discussed new planting projects for Main Street and the process for soliciting 'Adopt a Barrel' sponsors.

• Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (5-0-0)
• Tabled barrel discussion to March 21, 2023 meeting (5-0-0)
• Tabled light pole planters discussion (5-0-0)
• Tabled Anne Sullivan Memorial plantings discussion (5-0-0)
• Approved adding 'Main Street Project' to the next agenda (5-0-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and City Council will consider several spending items, including a $265,000 pedestrian safety project at Suffield and Silver Streets, a $19,000 fire department grant, and a $50,000 trail development grant. They will also hold first readings on ordinances to increase substitute nurse pay and update Perry Lane summer camp programs.

• $265,000 from free cash for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets
• $18,999.60 grant from state for fire department
• $50,000 grant for trail development from state DCR
• First reading: ordinance to increase substitute nurse salary rates
• First reading: ordinance to amend Perry Lane summer camp program rules

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider two resolutions and a budgetary transfer. One resolution would approve a $50,627 agreement with the DPW employees' union. Another would opt the town out of early voting by mail for the Fall 2023 municipal elections. A corresponding budget transfer of $50,627 is also on the agenda.

• Resolution TR-2023-16: $50,627 appropriation for DPW union agreement
• Resolution TR-2023-17: Opting out of early voting by mail for Fall 2023 municipal elections
• Budgetary Transfer TO-2023-7: $50,627 transfer to various accounts

City Council

The Council will vote on resolutions to establish a $2 million Capital Stabilization Fund, accept a $116,290 911 grant for the police, and opt out of early voting by mail for the Fall 2023 elections. Public hearings are set for March on a zoning amendment for Business A districts. Several budget transfers and reappointments are also on the agenda.

• TR-2023-14: Appropriation of $2,000,000 from Free Cash to a new Capital Stabilization Fund
• TR-2023-9: Acceptance of a $116,290 911 Support and Incentive Grant for the Police Department
• TR-2023-17: Resolution to opt out of early voting by mail for Fall 2023 municipal elections
• TOR-2023-3 (PH-2023-1): Public hearing on amending Chapter 180 for permitted uses in Business A Districts (March 20)
• TO-2023-6: Voucher payment of $1,610.99 for Massachusetts Municipal Association Trade Show

The City Council created a Capital Stabilization Fund and transferred $2 million from Free Cash into it to improve the town's bond rating and fund a new fire department ladder truck. The Council also approved several police grants and budgetary transfers.

• Established Capital Stabilization Fund (10-0-1)
• Appropriated $2,000,000 from Free Cash to Capital Stabilization Fund (10-0-1)
• Approved $116,290 911 Support and Incentive Grant for Police Department (10-0-1)
• Approved $8,199.16 grant from State 911 Department for Police Department (10-0-1)
• Approved $500 donation from Hartsprings Foundation, Inc. (10-0-1)
• Confirmed reappointment of Aldo Mancini as Veterans’ Graves Officer (10-0-1)
• Confirmed reappointment of Daniel Michael to Municipal Golf Commission (10-0-1)
• Approved salary rate increase for substitute nurses (10-0-1)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board is meeting to conduct public hearings on the FY 22/23 Community Development Block Grant application and the continued review of the definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates at 673 Silver Street. They will also review a site plan for a property on Suffield Street submitted by TCR Properties, LLC, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on FY 22/23 Community Development Block Grant Fund application
• Continued public hearing on definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates at 673 Silver Street
• Site plan review for Suffield Street property by TCR Properties, LLC
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2023 meeting

The Planning Board voted to support a grant application for up to $1.35 million for community development projects, including Moore Street infrastructure and housing rehabilitation. The board also granted extensions and continuances for two site and definitive plan reviews.

• Approved support for FY22/23 Community Development Block Grant Fund Application (5-0-0)
• Extended Definitive Plan for 673 Silver Street (Aspenwood Estates) by 45 days to April 28, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 673 Silver Street to March 16, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued site plan review for Suffield Street (TCR Properties, LLC) to March 2, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved February 2, 2023 minutes (5-0-0)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission is meeting to orient newly appointed members and to review and vote on a one-day liquor license application from Agawam Cinemas, LLC at 866 Suffield St. The agenda also includes any other business.

• Vote on one-day liquor license for Agawam Cinemas, LLC, 866 Suffield St.
• Orientation of newly appointed board members

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission held a monthly meeting that served as an orientation for newly appointed board members. They scheduled public hearings for March and April on a license transfer from Pour to The Axe House and an alteration for Partners Restaurant, with a possible hearing for the Cigar Room 2 transfer. The board also approved a one-day license for Agawam Cinemas for a special screening and discussed a recent incident at The Still.

• Public hearings set for transfer of license from Pour to The Axe House and alteration of premises for Partners Restaurant
• Possible hearing for transfer of license for Cigar Room 2 if paperwork received in time
• One-day license approved for Agawam Cinemas, LLC, 866 Suffield St., for special movie screening on March 25, 2023
• Discussion of recent incident at The Still; establishment to be called in to speak with the Commission

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is meeting to approve minutes, vote on an invoice from LeftField, and discuss the designer selection process. The committee will also hear public comment and plan next steps.

• Vote to approve LeftField January invoice
• Designer RFS update
• Designer Selection Panel (DSP) next steps
• Public comment

The committee approved the January 10, 2023 meeting minutes and a $15,000 invoice for LeftField. Members received an update on the designer selection process, noting that three companies submitted proposals.

• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved LeftField's January invoice for $15,000 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to continue public hearings on Notices of Intent for projects on Suffield Street, 721 Springfield Street, 1014 North St Ext, and the Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project, and to consider requests for determination of applicability and certificates of compliance. They will also write Orders of Conditions for several projects, including the North Street Pumping Station and 57 H.P. Almgren Drive. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes and correspondence.

• Request for Determination of Applicability – 240 Bowles Road – SolBid, Inc
• Public hearing continued – Notice of Intent – Suffield Street – TCR Properties LLC
• Public hearing continued – Notice of Intent – 721 Springfield Street – Beaver Realty, LLC
• Write Order of Conditions – North Street Right of Way, 534 & 536 North Street, North Street Pumping Station – Town of Agawam DPW
• Request for Certificate of Compliance – Nicole Terrace Subdivision – Lot 7

The Commission approved a restoration plan for Beaver Realty, LLC, including specific tree and shrub plantings. It also issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for a solar array at 240 Bowles Road and issued two Orders of Conditions.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for solar array at 240 Bowles Road (7-0-0)
• Approved restoration plan for 721 Springfield Street including 3 additional red maple trees in 'Twin 48 Oak' area (7-0-0)
• Approved leveling, loaming, and seeding of disturbed area at 721 Springfield Street with bee-friendly native species (7-0-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for North Street Pumping Station at 534 & 536 North Street (7-0-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 57 H.P. Almgren Drive-OMG, Inc (7-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for Suffield Street-TCR Properties LLC to February 23, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Continued Certificate of Compliance for Nicole Terrace Subdivision-Lot 7 to February 23, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0-0)

Board of Health

The Agawam Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business, including roll call, citizen comments, and approval of minutes. They will discuss new business on DPH performance standards, old business on specific properties, and updates on school and public health nurse activities, including COVID and influenza cases.

• Discussion of DPH Performance Standards
• Old business: 1661 Suffield Street
• Old business: 465 North Street
• Old business: 44 Ley St
• Updates on school nurse vacancies and staffing

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the November meeting. The board received updates on blighted properties, school nurse vacancies, and draft DPH performance standards. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved November BOH minutes (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Agawam Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on a demolition permit for 23 Moore Street, followed by a regular meeting. The regular meeting includes public input, approval of minutes, old business on 443 North West Street and 59 High Street, and an update on the 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures.

• Public hearing on demolition permit for 23 Moore Street
• Old business: 443 North West Street documentation
• Old business: 59 High Street Beaumier Store
• 1985 Inventory of Historic Structures Update Project

The Commission unanimously approved a demolition permit for the building at 23 Moore Street. The board also voted to request CPA funding for architectural drawings of the Beaumier Store at 59 High Street. Previous meeting minutes from 2021 and 2022 were approved.

• Approved Demolition Permit for 23 Moore Street (unanimous)
• Approved request for CPA funding for architectural drawings of 59 High Street (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 31, 2021 through August 30, 2022

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $265,000 appropriation from free cash for pedestrian safety improvements at Suffield and Silver Streets, and acceptance of a $50,000 state grant for trail development. Two ordinances will receive first readings: one to increase substitute nurse pay rates and another to amend summer camp program rules. A $12,105.62 budgetary transfer for unemployment costs is also on the agenda.

• $265,000 from free cash for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets
• $50,000 state grant for trail development
• Ordinance to increase salary rate of substitute nurses (first reading)
• Ordinance to amend Perry Lane Summer Camp program rules (first reading)
• $12,105.62 transfer for unemployment costs

The Finance Sub-Committee voted to send positive recommendations to the Full Council for multiple grant acceptances, a pedestrian upgrade appropriation, and two ordinance amendments. The committee also recommended a budgetary transfer to cover unemployment costs.

• Recommended acceptance of $18,999.60 fire department grant for brush fire clothing (5-0)
• Recommended $265,000 appropriation for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets (5-0)
• Recommended acceptance of $50,000 DCR grant for Tuckahoe project trail development (5-0)
• Recommended ordinance to increase substitute nurse salary rates (5-0)
• Recommended ordinance regarding Perry Lane Summer Camp Programs (5-0)
• Recommended $12,105.62 budgetary transfer to the unemployment account (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 17, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council's Administrative Sub-Committee will meet on February 6, 2023, to consider a Class 2 dealer license renewal for Paul J. LaPointe d/b/a The Car Connection at 820 Springfield Street. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from the January 17 meeting.

• TO-2023-2: Class 2 dealer license renewal for The Car Connection, 820 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting

The Administrative Sub-Committee approved the minutes from January 17, 2023. The committee also voted to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council regarding a Class 2 Dealer's license application.

• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Class 2 Dealer's license for Paul J. LaPointe d/b/a The Car Connection (5-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will vote on resolutions and ordinances including a $2 million capital stabilization fund, pedestrian safety upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets, and a salary increase for substitute nurses. Several grant acceptances and appointments are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to appropriate $265,000 from free cash for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets
• Resolution to appropriate $2,000,000 from free cash to a new Capital Stabilization Fund
• Ordinance to increase salary rate of substitute nurses (first reading)
• Resolution accepting a $116,290 911 Support and Incentive Grant for the Police Department
• Ordinance to amend permitted uses in Business A Districts (first reading, public hearing set for March 20)

The City Council approved several grants for fire services and trail development, as well as funding for intersection safety upgrades. The council also confirmed two appointments to the Liquor License Commission and advanced two ordinances regarding nurse pay and summer camp fees.

• Approved $265,000 from Free Cash for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets (11-0)
• Approved $18,999.60 grant for Agawam Fire Department brush fire clothing (11-0)
• Approved $50,000 grant from Mass DCR for Tuckahoe project trail development (11-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Douglas E. Reed to Liquor License Commission (11-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Scott E. Skolnick to Liquor License Commission (11-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to increase substitute nurse salary rates (11-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to amend Perry Lane Summer Camp Program fees (11-0)
• Approved $12,105.62 budgetary transfer for unemployment account (11-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider appropriating $2,000,000 from free cash into a new Capital Stabilization Fund and accepting two state 911 grants totaling $124,489.16 for the Police Department. The council will also vote on a zoning amendment for Business A districts, several budgetary transfers, and reappointments to the Veterans' Graves Officer and Golf Commission.

• Resolution to appropriate $2,000,000 from free cash to a new Capital Stabilization Fund
• 911 Support and Incentive Grant of $116,290.00 for the Agawam Police Department
• 911 Grant of $8,199.16 for the Agawam Police Department
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 180 regarding permitted uses in Business A Districts (public hearing set for March 20, 2023)
• Reappointment of Aldo Mancini as Veterans' Graves Officer through January 31, 2026

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing continued from a prior session on the definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates at 673 Silver Street, and will review a site plan for a property on Suffield Street. The board will also approve minutes from its January 19, 2023 meeting and review correspondence.

• Continued public hearing on definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates, 673 Silver Street, by Aspenwood Associates LLC
• Site plan review for property on Suffield Street by TCR Properties, LLC
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2023 meeting
• Review of correspondence

The Planning Board tabled a site plan for a proposed tree business warehouse on Suffield Street to request further details on elevations and landscaping. The board also continued a public hearing for a definitive plan at 673 Silver Street. Minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Tabled site plan for TCR Properties, LLC on Suffield Street (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 673 Silver Street-Aspenwood Estates until February 16, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on Notices of Intent for projects at 56 Debra Lane, North Street Pumping Station, Suffield Street, 721 Springfield Street, and 57 H.P. Almgren Drive. It will also consider certificates of compliance for 840 Suffield Street and Nicole Terrace Subdivision Lot 7, and review correspondence, complaints, and enforcement updates. Two hearings are continued to future dates.

• Public hearing: 56 Debra Lane – MOST Builders & General Contracting
• Public hearing: North Street Right of Way, 534 & 536 North Street, North Street Pumping Station – Town of Agawam DPW
• Public hearing: Suffield Street – TCR Properties LLC
• Public hearing continued: 721 Springfield Street – Beaver Realty, LLC
• Request for Certificate of Compliance – 840 Suffield Street

The Commission issued an Order of Conditions for a garage at 56 Debra Lane and approved a culvert replacement for the Town DPW. Several other project hearings were continued to February 9, 2023, and a Certificate of Compliance was issued for 840 Suffield Street.

• Issued Order of Conditions for garage at 56 Debra Lane (7-0-0)
• Closed public hearing and agreed to write Order of Conditions for North Street Pumping Station culvert on Feb 9 (7-0-0)
• Continued Suffield Street (TCR Properties LLC) public hearing to Feb 9 (7-0-0)
• Continued 721 Springfield Street (Beaver Realty, LLC) public hearing to Feb 9 and scheduled site visit for Jan 30 (6-0-1)
• Closed public hearing for 57 H.P. Almgren Drive (OMG, Inc.) addition (7-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 840 Suffield Street (7-0-0)
• Continued Certificate of Compliance request for Nicole Terrace Subdivision-Lot 7 to Feb 9 (7-0-0)
• Approved January 12, 2023 minutes (6-0-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Agawam Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request in the NutBrown case (Case #2009), along with approving minutes from a previous meeting and addressing any other legal matters.

• Public hearing on NutBrown variance case #2009
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022

The Board approved a variance for a project at 1810 Main Street after determining the applicant met the required criteria regarding land topography and hardship. The approval of the November 14, 2022, meeting minutes was tabled.

• Approved variance for Case #2009-Nutbrown-1810 Main Street (3-0)
• Tabled approval of November 14, 2022 minutes (3-0)

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing continued from a prior session on the definitive plan for Aspenwood Estates at 673 Silver Street, and will review a site plan for OMG, Inc. at 57 H.P. Almgren Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the January 5, 2023 meeting and review correspondence.

• Continued public hearing on Aspenwood Estates definitive plan at 673 Silver Street
• Site plan review for OMG, Inc. at 57 H.P. Almgren Drive
• Approval of minutes from January 5, 2023
• Review of correspondence

The Board approved a site plan for a 78,000 sq. ft. addition to the OMG, Inc facility at 57 Almgren Drive. The approval is conditional upon the submission of a revised easement document and plan and satisfaction of engineering comments. A public hearing for Aspenwood Estates was continued to February 2, 2023.

• Approved site plan for 57 Almgren Drive (OMG, Inc) conditional on revised easement and engineering comments (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 673 Silver Street (Aspenwood Estates) to February 2, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Extended Definitive Plan for 673 Silver Street for 45 days until March 14, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved January 5, 2023 minutes (3-0-2)

Agawam License Commission

The Agawam Liquor License Commission meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023, was cancelled because not enough commissioners were present to form a quorum. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee and Council will meet on January 17, 2023 to consider three grant acceptances totaling $33,200. The largest item is a $24,000 state grant to install an accessible ramp connecting Agawam High School and the Agawam Public Library. Two smaller grants from the Massachusetts Council on Aging ($1,500 and $7,500) are also on the agenda.

• TR-2022-74: $24,000 grant from MA Office on Disability for an accessible ramp between Agawam High School and Agawam Public Library
• TR-2022-75: $1,500 grant from MA Council on Aging
• TR-2022-76: $7,500 grant from MA Council on Aging
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022 meeting

The Finance Sub-Committee voted to send positive recommendations to the Full Council for three grants from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These funds are designated for an accessible ramp, senior center brochures, and respite care.

• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $24,000 grant for accessible ramp between Agawam High School and Public Library (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,500 grant for Senior Center brochures (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $7,700 grant for respite care (5-0)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Agawam Senior Center Seminar Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the December 19, 2022 meeting and votes on three auto dealer license renewals: a Class 1 license for G&T Beaver, Inc. (Beaver Camper Service) and Class 2 licenses for Bear Auto Sales and Malkoon Motor Sales. The meeting will also allow for any other business that may legally come before the committee.

The Administrative Sub-Committee reviewed three dealer license applications and found no issues with any. All three were recommended for approval by the Full Council.

• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Recommended Class 1 Dealer license for G&T Beaver, Inc. d/b/a Beaver Camper Service (5-0)
• Recommended Class 2 Dealer license for Bear Auto Sales (5-0)
• Recommended Class 2 Dealer license for Malkoon Motor Sales, Inc. (5-0)

City Council

The Community Relations Sub-Committee and Council Workshop will consider a resolution to appropriate $130,700 from the Community Preservation Fund for the Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation. The item was tabled on December 19, 2022. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Resolution TR-2022-71: $130,700 from Community Preservation Fund for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022

The committee approved the minutes from the December 19, 2022 meeting. A resolution to appropriate $130,700.00 from the Community Preservation Fund for the rehabilitation of the Agawam Skate Park was tabled.

• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled TR-2022-71 regarding $130,700.00 for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinance amendments. Key items include a $265,000 appropriation from free cash for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets, acceptance of two grants for the fire department and trail development, and appointments to the Liquor License Commission. Two ordinances require two readings: one to increase substitute nurse salaries, another to amend Perry Lane Summer Camp program rules.

• $265,000 from free cash for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets intersection
• $18,999.60 grant from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to Agawam Fire Department
• $50,000 grant from MA Department of Conservation and Recreation for trail development
• Appointment of Douglas E. Reed and Scott E. Skolnick to the Agawam Liquor License Commission
• Ordinance to increase substitute nurse salary rates (two readings required)

City Council

The Agawam City Council will consider resolutions to accept grants and appropriate funds, including $265,000 for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets, and $130,700 for skate park rehabilitation. Several appointments and license renewals are also on the agenda.

• $130,700 from Community Preservation Fund for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation
• $265,000 from Free Cash for pedestrian upgrades at Suffield and Silver Streets
• $24,000 grant for an accessible ramp between Agawam High School and Public Library
• $50,000 grant for trail development from MA Department of Conservation and Recreation
• Ordinance to increase substitute nurse salary rates (two readings required)

The City Council approved $130,700 for the Agawam Skate Park and accepted several state grants for accessibility and senior services. The council also confirmed three committee appointments and renewed three dealer licenses.

• Approved $130,700 from Community Preservation Fund for Agawam Skate Park rehabilitation (11-0)
• Approved $24,000 grant for accessible ramp between Agawam High School and Public Library (11-0)
• Approved $1,500 grant from Massachusetts Council on Aging for Senior Center brochures (11-0)
• Approved $7,700 grant from Massachusetts Council on Aging for respite care (11-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Charles Elfman and Frank DeStefano to Planning Board (11-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Julie Warzecka to Agawam Housing Committee (11-0)
• Renewed Class 1 Dealer License for G&T Beaver, Inc. d/b/a Beaver Camper Service (11-0)
• Renewed Class 2 Dealer Licenses for Bear Auto Sales and Malkoon Motor Sales, Inc. (11-0)

Conservation Commission

The Agawam Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings on Notices of Intent for two properties: 721 Springfield Street (Beaver Realty, LLC) and 57 H.P. Almgren Drive (OMG, Inc). The commission will also discuss Silver Lake, consider Certificates of Compliance for two subdivisions, and review enforcement updates and correspondence. Two previously continued public hearings are postponed again to March 2023.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent – 721 Springfield Street – Beaver Realty, LLC
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent – 57 H.P Almgren Drive – OMG, Inc
• Discussion – Silver Lake
• Request for Certificate of Compliance – Nicole Terrace Subdivision – Lot 7
• Public hearing continued: Westfield River Interceptor Sewer Relocation Project – Main Street (to March 23, 2023)

The Commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for a project at 57 H.P. Almgren Drive and lifted an enforcement order for 69 Franklin Street. Several public hearings and requests for compliance were continued to future meetings. The board also discussed sediment build-up at Silver Lake and a culvert issue on Shoemaker Lane.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 57 H.P. Almgren Drive-OMG, Inc. (6-0-0)
• Lifted Enforcement Order for 69 Franklin Street with a letter to the owner (6-0-0)
• Approved December 29, 2022 minutes (4-0-2)
• Continued public hearing for 721 Springfield Street to January 26, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance for Nicole Terrace Subdivision-Lot 7 to January 26, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 57 H.P. Almgren Drive-OMG, Inc. to January 26, 2023 (6-0-0)

Agawam High School Building Committee

The Agawam High School Building Committee is holding its second project meeting to approve minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting, vote on a December invoice from LeftField for processing, and receive an update on the designer selection process, including the designer RFS, walkthrough, and next steps for the Designer Selection Panel. Public comment and new business are also on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from December 13, 2022
• Vote to approve LeftField December invoice for processing
• Designer selection process update: RFS, walkthrough, and DSP next steps

The committee approved the December minutes and a $15,000 invoice for LeftField. Members discussed the Designer Selection Process and the upcoming February meeting with the MSBA.

• Approved December 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous, 3 abstentions)
• Approved LeftField December invoice for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 14, 2023, at 3pm in the library

Planning Board

The Agawam Planning Board will meet to continue a public hearing on the Aspenwood Estates definitive plan at 673 Silver Street, review a site plan for Tuckahoe Farm at 0 Pine Street, and discuss a Form A application for properties on Main and Suffield Streets. The board will also consider a bond reduction for the Nicole Terrace subdivision and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Continued public hearing: Definitive Plan for Aspenwood Estates, 673 Silver Street, by Aspenwood Associates LLC
• Site plan review: Tuckahoe Farm, 0 Pine Street, Town of Agawam
• Form A application: 10-24 Main Street and 23 Suffield Street (Route 75/Main Street AGA)
• Bond reduction request: Nicole Terrace Subdivision
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2022

The Planning Board approved the site plan for Tuckahoe Farm at 0 Pine Street and a lot consolidation for 24 Main Street. The board also authorized a partial bond release for the Nicole Terrace Subdivision. One public hearing was continued to a later date.

• Approved site plan for Tuckahoe Farm at 0 Pine Street (3-0-0)
• Approved plan to form 3 lots into 2 at 24 Main Street and 23 Suffield St (3-0-0)
• Approved release of $198,000 from Nicole Terrace Subdivision bond (3-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 673 Silver Street to January 19, 2023 (3-0-0)
• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-0)

City Council

The City Council held an organizational meeting to elect its President, Vice President, and other key roles. All four elections passed unanimously. Several board appointment resolutions were deferred to the next agenda.

• Re-elected Christopher Johnson as Council President (11-0)
• Elected Dino Mercadante as Council Vice President (11-0)
• Re-elected Cheryl St. John as City Auditor (11-0)
• Re-elected Barbara Bard as Council Administrative Assistant (11-0)
• Deferred reappointment of Charles Elfman to Planning Board to next agenda
• Deferred reappointment of Frank DeStefano to Planning Board to next agenda
• Deferred appointment of Julie Warzecka to Housing Committee to next agenda