Chicopee public meetings in 2022

City Council - Education Committee

The Education Committee will discuss a School Committee request for the City of Chicopee to purchase the property at 350 Memorial Drive for school purposes. The request will be sent separately to both the Finance Committee and the Education Committee for discussion. The committee will also review minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of School Committee request for city purchase of 350 Memorial Drive for school purposes
• Request to be sent to Finance Committee and Education Committee separately
• Approval of October 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee discussed a School Committee request for the city to purchase 350 Memorial Drive for school and administrative purposes using ESSER funds. Following a discussion on the building's utility and funding constraints, the committee voted to place the item on file. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting.

• Placed request to purchase 350 Memorial Drive on file (5-0)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved an Order of Conditions with special requirements for the South Fairview Sewer Separation and Water Replacement Project. The board also approved the meeting minutes from October 19, 2022, with corrections.

• Approved Order of Conditions with Special Conditions for South Fairview Sewer Separation and Water Replacement Project (4-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 minutes with noted corrections (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several funding requests for sewer, water, and park infrastructure, including $500,000 for sludge disposal. The council also ordered the installation of raised crosswalks and a study on conflicting speed limits on Chicopee Street. Various business license renewals were granted, though A&M Auto Sales & Repair was referred to the License Committee with a cease and desist order.

• Approved $500,000 for DPW Sewer Sludge Disposal (unanimous)
• Approved $212,535.62 for DPW Water vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Bemis Pond Dams (unanimous)
• Ordered DPW to replace crosswalks with raised crosswalks at Charbonneau Terrace, 646 Chicopee Street, and Warregan Street (unanimous)
• Ordered City Engineer to study conflicting speed limits on Chicopee Street (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Eric D. Oulette to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved parking prohibitions on Greenwich Street, Front Street, and Grape Street (unanimous)
• Referred A&M Auto Sales & Repair license renewal to License Committee with cease and desist (unanimous)

License Commission

The Commission approved numerous renewals for alcohol licenses, common victualer licenses, and lodging house permits. Several approvals were made conditional upon the payment of delinquent taxes or the submission of inspection certificates.

• Approved estimated seasonal population of 55,560 (5-0)
• Approved renewals for Restaurant All Alcohol, General on Premise, and Club licenses (5-0)
• Approved renewals for Package Store and Brewery Wine Malt licenses (5-0)
• Approved renewals for various Common Victualer and Mobile Common Victualer licenses (5-0)
• Approved lodging house permit for Fred Vollrath (5-0)
• Approved renewals for Bulls Eye Café, The Vibez, Castillo’s, and Roger’s Place pending tax payment arrangements (5-0)
• Approved renewals for seven businesses pending submission of valid Certificates of Inspection (5-0)
• Approved change of ownership for Pride via ABCC approval

Parks Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider several field use requests, including a high school soccer reunion, a Chamber of Commerce softball tournament, and a baseball team's season use. They will also receive updates on the PARC Grant for a pool, Bemis Pond Dam removal grants totaling $2.1 million, and the Lincoln Grove Inclusive Playground project. Additionally, they will discuss the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant for Fairview Park and the Szot Park Master Plan.

• Request for Chicopee High School Soccer Reunion at Ike Alpert Park on September 16
• Request from Chicopee Chamber of Commerce for Softball Tournament at Szot Park & Rivers Park (date TBD)
• Request from Massachusetts Outlaws to use Litwin Park for baseball in 2023
• PARC Grant – Final Pool Start Up in June 2023
• Bemis Pond Dam Removal – DER Grants - $2.1 million

The Commission approved several requests for park and field use, including a softball tournament and baseball use for 2023. It also designated commissioners to approve warrants on behalf of the Commission. A proposal to renovate Litwin Park into a baseball complex is currently under legal review.

• Approved Chicopee High School Soccer Reunion match at Ike Alpert Park
• Approved Chicopee Chamber of Commerce softball tournament at Szot Park & Rivers Park
• Approved Massachusetts Outlaws' request to use Litwin Park for baseball in 2023
• Approved Comm Buxton and Comm Bresnahan as commissioners of record for warrant approvals
• Approved minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting

Retirement Board

The Board approved a $5 million investment in the PRIM Private Equity Vintage Year 2023 fund and scheduled a special meeting for January 25, 2023, to vote on a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase. The Board also appointed Tim O’Shea as Chairman and Paul Mailhott as Vice-Chairman for 2023.

• Committed $5 million to PRIM Private Equity Vintage Year 2023 fund (All in favor)
• Scheduled special public meeting on Jan 25, 2023 to vote on COLA increase (All in favor)
• Approved Accidental Disability Retirement for Chad Foisy (All in favor)
• Approved membership for 40 individuals into the System (All in favor)
• Approved retirement applications for Lauretta M. Lazarz and Thomas W. Wytrych (All in favor)
• Approved 6 member refunds and one Option B beneficiary refund of $73,973.04 (All in favor)
• Approved 3 member transfers totaling $117,384.33 (All in favor)
• Appointed Tim O’Shea as Chairman and Paul Mailhott as Vice-Chairman for 2023 (All in favor)

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Chicopee City Council's Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss three proposed parking prohibitions on Greenwich Street, Grape Street, and Front Street.

• Greenwich Street from Dorrance Street: parking prohibited this side of street
• Grape Street from Front Street to 40 feet northerly: parking prohibited here to corner
• Front Street south side in front of CEL pole #36X: parking prohibited

The committee approved parking restrictions on Greenwich Street and Grape Street. A proposed parking prohibition on Front Street was amended and sent to the Electric Light department for installation review.

• Approved parking prohibition on Greenwich Street (East Side, southerly from Dorrance Street to the south end) (5-0)
• Approved parking prohibition on Grape Street (West Side, from Front Street to a point 40 feet north) (5-0)
• Approved amended parking prohibition on Front Street (South Side, between City Hall lot and 310 Front Street) and sent to Electric Light for review (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission approved letters of support for the redevelopment of the Belcher School into apartments and Phase II of the City Hall Restoration Project. A hearing regarding a proposed cell tower at 939 Chicopee Street was tabled. The commission also approved the September 13, 2022 minutes.

• Approved letter of support for Belcher School apartment redevelopment (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for City Hall Restoration Project Phase II (4-0)
• Tabled hearing for 939 Chicopee Street cell tower to January 10, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes (4-0)

City Council - Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee approved the mayoral appointment of Eric D. Oulette to the Planning Board. The appointment was amended to expire on April 1, 2024. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting.

• Approved appointment of Eric D. Oulette to the Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved amendment for Eric D. Oulette's term to expire April 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council accepted two grants totaling $2.1 million for the Abbey Brook restoration and Bemis Pond dam removal project. The council also approved several IT grants, salary appropriations, and various business license renewals.

• Approved $2,000,000 grant for Abbey Memorial Brook restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 grant for Abbey Brook/Bemis Pond dam removal (unanimous)
• Approved $133,391 Community Compact IT grant for server infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved $10,015.17 appropriation for Engineering salaries (unanimous)
• Approved $47,515.86 appropriation for IT salaries (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 appropriation for emergency demolition/security (unanimous)
• Approved discontinuation and abandonment of a portion of Grape Street (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for 4th dog kennel at 23 Dawn Street (unanimous)

ARPA Committee

The committee approved funding for two park projects and accepted the previous meeting's minutes. Members discussed the Homeowner Resiliency program's age eligibility and the status of DPW projects.

• Approved $1,300,500 for Post 911 Memorial Park project shortfall (All in favor)
• Approved $350,000 for Szot Park master plan (All in favor)
• Accepted minutes as presented in the meeting packet (All in favor)

Planning Board

The Board approved a waiver and definitive site plan for a 31,470 +/- SF industrial building addition. A site plan for a carwash was tabled pending Conservation Commission action, and a subdivision on Crestwood St was approved.

• Approved Waiver of Site Plan Regulations for 20 Veteran’s Dr. (4-0)
• Approved Definitive Site Plan for 31,470 +/- SF addition at 20 Veteran’s Dr. (4-0)
• Tabled Washville Carwash site plan to February 2, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved ANR for Crestwood St (4-0)
• Approved November 3, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Elected Samuel Shumsky as Vice Chair (4-0)

City Council - Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee approved special permits for a four-dog kennel, a liquor license transfer for a restaurant at 258 Exchange St., and a virtual psychotherapy home occupation. The committee also granted an extension for a self-storage facility on Shawinigan Drive and postponed a decision on a Verizon wireless facility.

• Approved special permit for 4-dog kennel at 23 Dawn St. (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer and entertainment permit at 258 Exchange St. (7-0)
• Approved home occupation for virtual psychotherapy at 267 Chicopee St. Apt 8 (6-0)
• Approved special permit extension for self-storage facility on Shawinigan Drive (5-0)
• Postponed decision on wireless facility at 56 Foss Avenue with 90-day extension (4-0)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council and School Committee held a joint meeting to fill a vacancy on the School Committee. After reviewing candidates and a formal voting process, Jason Dout was selected as the new member.

• Accepted the resignation of Saulo DePaula (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Dout to the School Committee (16 votes)

License Commission

The License Commission approved several liquor license renewals and common victualer permits. New applications for a mobile victualer and a one-day special permit were also granted.

• Approved September and October minutes (5-0)
• Approved new Mobile Common victualer application for January’s Kitchen pending health department approval (5-0)
• Approved one-day beer/wine permit for Aladdin @ Elms for December 16, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Restaurant All Alcohol renewals for Falls Pizza and K of C Elder (5-0)
• Approved Club All Alcohol renewal for K of C Elder (5-0)
• Approved Package Store All Alcohol renewal for BJ’s (5-0)
• Approved Mobile Common Victualer renewal for JB’S Mobile Café (5-0)
• Approved 21 Common Victualer renewals including various restaurants and convenience stores (5-0)

City Council - License Committee

The committee approved Class II, Auto Repair, and Auto Detailing licenses for M.A.R. Auto Service, Inc. with specific operational restrictions. Three license applications for United Sons Auto Sales, LLC were postponed, and a compliance review for Absolute Motors, Inc. was placed on file.

• Approved Class II, Auto Repair, and Auto Detailing licenses for M.A.R. Auto Service, Inc. at 31 Prospect Street with restrictions (4-0)
• Placed compliance review for Absolute Motors, Inc. on file (4-0)
• Postponed Class II License application for United Sons Auto Sales, LLC (4-0)
• Postponed Auto Repair License application for United Sons Auto Sales, LLC (4-0)
• Postponed Auto Detailing License application for United Sons Auto Sales, LLC (4-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Retirement Board

The Board approved the 2023 budget and added $275,000 to the 2022 management fees budget. Members also approved several retirement calculations, membership applications, and fund transfers.

• Approved 2023 Budget with $409,877.01 for admin/salary and $3,000,000 for investment expenses
• Approved additional $275,000 for 2022 Management Fees budget
• Approved membership for 16 individuals into the System
• Approved retirement calculations for 5 individuals
• Approved refunds for Vilma Cosme ($22,480.21) and Antonio DeLeon ($1,765.57)
• Approved transfers for Russell Evans, Angelique Rivera, and Sean Smith
• Approved Ordinary Disability Retirement application for Penny Ethier
• Approved monthly expense warrants #11/16/2022, 11/17/2022 and payroll warrant #10/31/2022

City Council

The City Council approved pay raises effective January 1, 2024, while referring a proposal to purchase 350 Memorial Drive for school offices to the Finance and Education committees for further review. The council also accepted several grants and donations for the Fire Department, Senior Center, and Council on Aging.

• Approved pay raises effective 1/1/2024 (12-1)
• Referred purchase of 350 Memorial Drive for school offices to Finance and Education committees (11-1)
• Accepted $178,764 Council on Aging State Formula grant (12-1)
• Accepted $15,000 Federal Council on Aging Elder Transportation grant (12-1)
• Accepted $5,185.50 in donations for Senior Center meals (12-1)
• Accepted $5,113.35 in donations for Spooktacular Event (12-1)
• Accepted $500 donation to Chicopee Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Edward J. Polchlopek to the Golf Commission (Unanimous)

City Council - Public Works Committee

The committee approved the discontinuance and abandonment of a 444-square-foot portion of Grape Street to be sold to the abutter at 5 Ames Avenue for at least $1,100. Several other requests regarding curb installation, drive-thru ordinances, and city overgrowth were placed on file.

• Approved discontinuance of Grape Street parcel (4-0)
• Approved abandonment and sale of Grape Street parcel to abutter for no less than $1,100 (4-0)
• Placed request for curb barrier at 800 Prospect Street on file (4-0)
• Placed request for Ordinance Subcommittee to discuss drive-thru special permits on file (4-0)
• Placed request to discuss safety at Voss and Blanchard Street on file (4-0)
• Placed request to discuss city property overgrowth on file (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2022 (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board granted a variance to reduce the side yard setback for a detached garage from 15 feet to 1 foot at 24 Milton St. The board also approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. No new petitions were submitted for the December 14 meeting, which has been cancelled.

• Approved variance for detached garage setback at 24 Milton St. with conditions (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 minutes (4-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging accepted a Formula Grant, a Senator Gomez grant, and a Community Development grant. The board also accepted the Executive Director's and Fiscal reports, which noted recent boiler and wall repairs.

• Accepted Formula Grant of $178,000.00
• Accepted $40,000.00 grant from Senator Gomez for a new car and equipment
• Accepted $12,000.00 Community Development grant for outdoor exercise
• Accepted October minutes with correction to members present
• Accepted Executive Director's report
• Accepted Fiscal report

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council is considering revisions to Chapter 7 of the city ordinances, which would set new salary amounts for the mayor, city councilors, school committee members, assessors, treasurer, collector, city clerk, and law department staff. The proposed salaries include increases effective in 2022, 2023, and 2024, with future adjustments tied to collective bargaining wage increases. The council will also vote on approving the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting.

• Mayor salary proposed at $85,000, increasing to $103,500 (effective 1/4/22) and $122,000 (effective 1/1/23)
• City Councilors salary proposed at $12,000 each, increasing to $14,000 each (effective 1/1/24)
• School Committee Members salary proposed at $6,000 each, increasing to $7,500 each (effective 1/1/24)
• Assessors salary proposed at $60,000, increasing to $68,613.50 (effective 1/4/22) and $77,227 (effective 1/1/23)
• Law Department salaries proposed for City Solicitor ($68,850), Assistant City Solicitor ($62,220), and others

The committee approved an amended version of the Chapter 7 Ordinance revising salaries for elected officials and city employees. The update establishes a formula tying future salary adjustments for Group 1 officials to the Administrative Employees Collective Bargaining Unit agreement every three years.

• Approved amended Chapter 7 Ordinance salary revisions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022 (5-0)

City Council - Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee approved the mayoral appointment of Edward J. Polchlopek to the Golf Commission. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting.

• Approved mayoral appointment of Edward J. Polchlopek to the Golf Commission (5-0)
• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a modified definitive site plan for McKinstry Market at 753 Montgomery St. with specific conditions. The board also approved the meeting minutes from October 6, 2022.

• Approved Modified Site Plan for McKinstry Market at 753 Montgomery St. with conditions (4-0)
• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks Commission

The Chicopee Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss winterizing comfort stations, leaf pickup, and park labor vacancies. They will also review recreation programs, including adult and youth sports leagues, and address old business such as the PARC Grant for pool start-up, Bemis Pond Dam removal, and the Lincoln Grove Inclusive Playground project. New business includes a revision of seasonal pay rates.

• Winterizing comfort stations
• PARC Grant – final pool start-up in June 2023
• Bemis Pond Dam removal – going to bid in January
• Lincoln Grove Inclusive Playground – issues with PIP surfacing
• Revision of seasonal pay rates

The Commission approved increasing 2023 seasonal pay rates to align with the $15 minimum wage. It also approved two budget transfer requests to the City Council for equipment and goal frame replacements.

• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 2023 seasonal pay rate increases to meet $15/hour minimum wage
• Approved budget transfer to buy new leaf blower ($12K) and sander ($9K)
• Approved budget transfer to replace soccer goal frames
• Tabled vote on proposal to elect one commission member to sign bills

License Commission

The Commission approved the transfer of three alcohol licenses for businesses on Burnett Road and Chicopee Street. A 2022 lodging house license renewal for Folta Properties was also approved. No police reports were reviewed.

• Approved transfer of all-alcohol package store license from T.J.J. Brothers, Inc to Chicopee Liquor Mart Inc (4-0)
• Approved change of ownership for Pride Operating, LLC to Arko LLC (4-0)
• Approved transfer of wine malt package store license from S & H Country Post Inc to Sital Corporation (4-0)
• Approved 2022 lodging house license renewal for Folta Properties (4-0)
• Approved motion to review and finalize minutes in November (4-0)

City Council

The City Council established the residential tax rate with a 175% shift. The council voted to deny the residential and open space exemptions and rejected a proposal for a small commercial exemption.

• Set residential factor of 0.8073 with a residential rate of 15.15 and 175% shift (Unanimous)
• Denied residential exemption (Unanimous)
• Denied open space exemption (Unanimous)
• Denied small commercial exemption at 10% (3 yes, 6 no, 1 abstained)

City Council - Zoning Committee

The committee approved special permits for a digital message board and a highway pole sign. It also approved wireless facility installations on utility poles at nine specific locations, while postponing one. Additionally, a parking reduction waiver was granted for a new jewelry showroom.

• Approved digital message board sign and setback waiver at 765-767 Memorial Drive
• Approved 69’ highway pole sign with setback and area waivers at 60 Fuller Road
• Approved wireless facility installations at 9 locations including Sheridan St and 560 East St
• Postponed wireless facility installation at Foss Avenue pending additional information
• Approved parking reduction from 15 to 9 spaces for Hannoush Jewelers at 704 Memorial Drive
• Approved August 31, 2022 meeting minutes

ARPA Committee

The committee authorized the use of ARPA funds for architectural and engineering work on the library redevelopment. It also approved a $25,000 grant to the Polish Home to repay a line of credit for essential repairs. A proposal for the Delta Park Project was tabled.

• Approved minutes as presented (All in favor)
• Authorized ARPA funds for library redevelopment architectural and engineering work (All in favor)
• Approved $25,000 award to the Polish Home for line of credit repayment (All in favor)
• Tabled Delta Park Project proposal for future consideration
• Maintained DPW matching funds proposal on consideration list for estimated $700,000

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Chicopee City Council Public Safety Committee held a public hearing on October 20, 2022, discussing two items: group home operations and traffic safety in the Litwin School neighborhood. No binding decisions were made; both items were placed on file after discussion and public input.

• Placed on file discussion of group home operations (4-0)
• Placed on file discussion of Litwin School neighborhood traffic safety (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2021 (3-0-1 abstention)

City Council - Education Committee

The Education Committee will meet to discuss general School Department issues and specifically address drivers violating the law requiring them to stop for school buses when students are boarding or alighting. The committee will also consider minutes from a prior meeting.

• Discussion of School Department issues
• Discussion of drivers violating school bus stop law
• Minutes of February 28, 2022 meeting

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The committee is discussing updates to the composition of the Fire and Police departments and revisions to city ordinances. Proposed changes include increasing fines for code violations and property maintenance, as well as adjusting traffic and parking regulations.

• Proposed Fire Department staffing change to 15 captains and adding a Motor Equipment Repairman
• Increase of processing fee for Code violations from $10 to $40
• New snow and ice removal fines: $25 first incident, $50 second day, $100 subsequent days
• Increase of property maintenance fines to $75 for the first day and $100 each consecutive day
• Parking and traffic changes including a tow zone at 25 Thomas Street and handicap parking at 22 Plante Circle

Parks Commission

The commission will review maintenance reports regarding park labor openings and various active recreation leagues. Discussion includes updates on the Bemis Pond Dam removal, pool construction, and upcoming bids for the Post 9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park.

• Bemis Pond Dam Removal: 90% Design
• Lincoln Grove Inclusive Playground Project: Complete
• Post 9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park: Going to bid in September
• Park Labor Force openings: Park Foreman, Maintenance Craftsman, Grounds Maintenance Craftsman, MEO/Laborer, and Laborer
• Review of Ray Ash Pool, Szot Park, and other park issues

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to the police department personnel code and various street signage and parking restrictions. The body will also discuss issues regarding Nye Street and public notifications for one-way streets.

• Proposed amendment to Code Section 77-1A to increase the number of Sergeants from 17 to 19
• Proposed parking prohibition on Thomas Street (area of CEL pole 1S and 2-IPP)
• Proposed parking prohibition on Edmund Street (north side, 75 feet from St. James Avenue)
• Request for DPW to install missing Stop Signs at Old Lyman Road and Ludlow Road
• Request for new directional signs near 111 Lariviere Drive

Parks Commission

The commission will review various requests for park usage including soccer programs, tennis leagues, and a 5K race. The meeting also covers updates on pool work, memorial projects, and current job openings within the parks labor force.

• Request for Halloween Spooktacular at Szot Park on October 25
• Request for Gold Star Soccer Zoo at Williams Park starting September 10
• Request for Thriller 5K Road Race & Walk at Szot Park on October 29
• Bemis Pond Dam Removal permitting and design
• Post 9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park going to bid in September

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee is discussing revisions to Chapter 7 regarding city employee salaries and hours. The body is also reviewing several requests for parking prohibitions, street signage, and one-way designations.

• Chapter 7 Ordinance revisions including a 2% increase and expanding Auditing and Treasurer positions to 40 hours per week
• Proposed one-way street designation for Old Lyman Road from Anson Street to Britton Street
• Proposed penalties for Chapter 260 violations: $50 for first offense, $100 for second, and $200 for third
• Proposed 'No Trucks' sign installation at 83 Hampshire Street
• Parking prohibitions for 283 Broadway and Thomas Street near CEL pole 1S and 2-IPP

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the school department budget. The committee will also review minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of school department budget

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The committee will review a proposal for a one-way street on Old Lyman Road and Home Rule legislation regarding Ward 6 voting locations. They will also consider a moratorium on commercial or industrial development on Burnett Road.

• One-way street designation for 275 feet of Old Lyman Road
• Home Rule Legislation to maintain Ward 6 voting locations
• Development moratorium on Burnett Road through April 1, 2023
• Approval of April 25, 2022 minutes

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss revisions to city chapters regarding employee pay, violation fees, and towing. The body will also review minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting.

• Increase Pro-Shop Assistant pay from $14.25 to $14.50 per hour
• Proposed administrative fees for persistent violations ranging from $40.00 to $100.00
• Proposed towing for a third parking violation of the same instance within seven days

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and receive an update regarding Phase II of the Chambers. The committee will also review the minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting.

• Phase II of the Chambers update

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The committee will review ordinance revisions regarding specific job grades and positions within the Law Department and Council on Aging. The meeting also includes a discussion of parking prohibitions on Old Lyman Road.

• Senior HR Generalist salary change from $50,696.64 to $49,443.84
• Law Department Paralegal salary change from $55,645.20 to $57,044.16
• Council on Aging P.T. Office Receptionist position deletion
• Parking prohibition for Old Lyman Road from Britton Street for 275 feet south
• Approval of March 8, 2022 minutes

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss a recommendation to the Mayor regarding the addition of a Code Enforcement position to the Law Department. The committee will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Proposal to add Code Enforcement position to the Law Department

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss parking restrictions on Benefit Street and LeClair Terrace. The body will also consider a pay grade revision for the Senior HR Generalist position.

• Resident-only parking on both sides of Benefit Street
• Parking prohibition on the north side of the LeClair Terrace westerly extension
• Senior HR Generalist pay change from $50,696.64 to $49,443.84

City Council - Education Committee

The Education Committee will meet with School Department officials to discuss finance and the capital improvement plan. The committee will also review updates on School Department issues.

• Discussion with School Department officials on finance and capital improvement plan

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed changes to ambulance service fees and city-wide wage rates effective January 1, 2022. The agenda also includes new regulations for recreational vehicles and specific street parking adjustments.

• Ambulance service fee updates: BLS $1035, ALS1 $1679, ALS2 $2800, and $25 per mile
• Wage increases for various city departments including Library, Highway, Sanitation, and Parks & Recreation
• New parking restrictions for recreational vehicles exceeding 20 feet or 26,001 pounds
• Prohibition of recreational/off-highway vehicles on City-owned property
• Parking prohibitions on Mount Vernon Road from 23 Mount Vernon Road to Dale Street