Easthampton public meetings in 2022

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will discuss the COLA additional increase process and MEDEX increases affecting benefits. The board will also review retirement deduction transfers and approve new members. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of November minutes and Warrant #12.

• COLA additional increase process
• MEDEX increase
• Retirement deduction transfers for Darin Pawlus and Vilmari Bermudez
• Approval of new members Ryan Hanna, Samantha Blackwell, and Areecia Simpson
• Approval of Warrant #12

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes and provide time for public speaking. Old business includes discussions regarding WinterFest 2023 and open meeting law training. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• WinterFest 2023
• Open meeting law training

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign end-of-month motor vehicle abatements and exemptions. The meeting also includes the review and signing of R.E, CPA, P.P, I&E & WL/SL warrants.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of exemptions
• Review and signing of R.E, CPA, P.P, I&E & WL/SL warrants

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct an executive session remotely via Zoom. The meeting is intended for collective bargaining with nonunion personnel. No regular session is expected to follow this meeting.

• Collective bargaining with nonunion personnel

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will discuss the Northampton St project with Tasty Top Development, LLC. The meeting also includes a discussion on recruiting members via a revised committee description and updates from housing and advocacy coalitions.

• Discussion with Tasty Top Development, LLC regarding the Northampton St project
• Review of draft revised committee description for recruitment
• Approval of November meeting notes
• Housing Coalition and Advocacy updates

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a discussion regarding a rate study. The agenda also includes a report from the Director and approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2022.

• Discussion of rate study
• Approval of December 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• Director's report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a multi-phase proposal by Tasty Top Development, LLC. The project includes commercial sites, daycare facilities, and residential buildings with affordable housing components. The board will also consider land transfers for Industrial Parkway properties.

• Public hearing for Tasty Top Development, LLC at 93, 95, and 97 Northampton Street
• Proposed development of commercial pads, daycare, and residential units
• Approval of ANRs for 10 and 12 Industrial Parkway
• Appointment of a Planning Board member to the Community Preservation Act Committee

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will hold an executive session via Zoom. The meeting is scheduled to conduct collective bargaining with nonunion personnel. No regular session is expected to follow this meeting.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with nonunion personnel

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will discuss progress on a vacant storefront ordinance. The meeting includes a public hearing for Sierra Vista Commons at Northampton Road. Members will also discuss affordable housing with the Easthampton Housing Coalition.

• Public hearing for Sierra Vista Commons @ Northampton Road
• Progress update on vacant storefront ordinance
• Discussion regarding affordable housing with Easthampton Housing Coalition
• Updates from the Planning Department

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will review account balances and updates on open projects. The meeting includes discussions regarding a stovetop fire suppression system for the Easthampton Housing Authority and the Town Clock. No new applications or hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of October 27, 2022 minutes
• Review of account balances and open projects updates
• Discussion of Easthampton Housing Authority stovetop fire suppression system
• Discussion regarding the Town Clock

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee will consider new mayoral appointments and several re-appointments. These roles include positions on the Agricultural Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historical Commission.

• New appointments for Agricultural Commission and Council on Aging
• Re-appointments to the Historical Commission and Energy Advisory Committee
• Re-appointments to the Conservation Commission and CPA Committee
• Re-appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Re-appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission

Charity Funds Committee

The Charity Funds Committee will meet to discuss committee organization and review current account balances. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting.

• Review of account balances
• Committee organization discussion
• Approval of Dec. 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The committee will hold a workshop regarding WinterFest 2023. The agenda also includes an item for new business.

• WinterFest Workshop 2023

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review quarterly fiscal reports and COVID-19 grant spending. The committee will also consider a transfer to the PEG Access Account and funding for the Mt. View School grand opening.

• $18,035.60 supplemental appropriation from Cannabis Stabilization for the Mt. View School Grand Opening
• $53,539.59 interdepartmental transfer to the PEG Access Account
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee is holding a work session to discuss the plan and process for the superintendent search. The agenda also includes provisions for other discussions and public speech.

• Superintendent search discussions and planning

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes public hearings for various alcohol-related permit renewals and annual entertainment licenses.

• Alcohol restaurant, package store, and club license renewals
• Farmers Brewery Pouring Permit renewals
• Annual entertainment and amusement device renewals
• Approval of October 2022 minutes

Housing Authority

The board will consider updates to community room reservation deposits and maintenance projects for Cliffview Manor. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2023 annual budget and reviews of public participation policies.

• Approval of $38,352.00 insurance premium payment to Brown & Brown
• Change order of $6,073.00 for Cliffview Manor doors
• Payment of $2,229.85 to GCS Contracting for Cliffview Manor doors phase III
• Increase in community room reservation and cleaning deposits from $25.00 to $75.00
• Approval of a $443.00 rent write-off following the death of a tenant

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign motor vehicle abatements and FY2023 exemptions. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a period for public speech.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of FY2023 exemptions

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will review several policy changes regarding student discipline, dress code, and health education. The committee also plans to approve $839,242.00 in FY2023 budget transfers for various staff positions and accounts. Additionally, the Superintendent will provide an update on the strategic plan and a notice of intent to retire.

• Approval of FY2023 budget transfers totaling $839,242.00
• First readings for policies on student discipline, dress code, and health education
• Approval of school payrolls and accounts payable
• Superintendent update including a notice of intent to retire

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The committee will review the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report and discuss the Vacant Storefront Ordinance. Members will also consider amendments to regulations on single-use plastics and new language for healthcare access.

• Vacant Storefront Ordinance
• Ordinance Review Committee final report
• Amendments to plastic bag and disposable food container rules
• New ordinance regarding reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a new mixed-use commercial and residential development at 93, 95, and 97 Northampton Street. The meeting also includes updates on active compliance projects and discussions regarding the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Public hearing: Mixed-use development at 93, 95, & 97 Northampton Street
• Enforcement actions for properties on O’Neil Street, South Street, East Street, and Northampton Street
• Echodale West Orchard Area improvements update
• Discussion of the Wetlands Ordinance
• Nonotuck Park preliminary review

Community Relations Committee

The committee will meet with Darryck Dean from the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service to discuss committee membership and objectives. The committee will also discuss public input received on September 28, 2022.

• Meeting with Darryck Dean of the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service
• Discussion of public input from September 28, 2022
• Discussion regarding committee membership and objectives

Board of Public Works

The meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from November 16 and November 30, 2022. The Board will also discuss public comments from a recent workshop and receive a director's report.

• Approval of November 16, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of November 30, 2022, workshop meeting
• Discussion of November 30, 2022, workshop public comments and questions
• Director's report

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss revising the current Demo Delay Ordinance and the Historic Sign Program. The agenda also includes an update on the New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA and potential Survey and Planning Grant project ideas.

• Revising the Demo Delay Bylaw
• Historic Sign Program
• New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA update
• Survey and Planning Grant Project ideas

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The committee will review quarterly reports from the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. Discussion also includes a safety review of the South St./Main St. sidewalk and intersection, as well as the use of electric speed monitoring signs.

• South St./Main St. sidewalk and traffic light safety review
• Department of Public Works Quarterly Report
• Fire Department Quarterly Report
• Review of electric speed monitoring signs
• Ordinance Review Committee final report review

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will review minutes and hear from speakers representing the Police and CSO. The meeting includes updates on surveys, school tour dates, and a resource guide. Discussion will also cover a PTSD panel.

• Snow removal police update
• Survey update
• Second survey-sub committee
• New school tour dates
• PTSD panel

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will vote on a contract with Good Energy regarding municipal aggregation and discuss the draft RFP for the Easthampton Climate Action Plan. The agenda also includes updates on school bus electrification, solar programs, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• Vote on contracting with Good Energy for municipal aggregation
• Discussion of Draft RFP for the Easthampton Climate Action Plan
• Updates on school bus electrification with Durham Transportation
• Review of solar opportunities at EHS and Mountain View School
• Updates on Honeywell RFP and Solar Ordinance

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee will review the November meeting minutes. The committee is also scheduled to receive updates on arts walk programming, studio residencies, and public art.

• Approval of November Meeting Minutes
• Updates on Arts walk programming
• Updates on Studio residency/ AWE
• Updates on Public Art and Spring Programs

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee is reviewing several new and re-appointments for various local boards and committees. These include positions for the Nashawannuck Pond Committee, Planning Board, and Manhan Rail Trail Committee.

• New appointment of Hillary Ballantine to Nashawannuck Pond Committee
• New appointment of Colleen DelVecchio to Public Library Assoc. of Easthampton
• Re-appointments for the Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership
• Re-appointments for the Planning Board
• Re-appointments for the Manhan Rail Trail Committee

Charity Funds Committee

The Charity Funds Committee will meet to organize the committee and review account balances. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the committee's role and input from the city’s Community Social Worker.

• Review of account balances
• Discussion on committee role and future processes

Community Relations Committee

The Committee will meet with Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to discuss membership, objectives, and recommendations for moving forward. This includes reviewing the draft “Plan of Action” developed with the City of Easthampton. The meeting also addresses input from the Department of Justice Community Relations Service and community members.

• Meeting with Mayor Nicole LaChapelle regarding committee goals
• Review of draft 'Plan of Action'
• Discussion of DOJ Community Relations Service input
• Discussion of public concerns from September 28, 2022

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a public presentation and workshop regarding a rate study. No other items are listed on the agenda for this meeting.

• Rate study presentation and workshop

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee is meeting to discuss cyanobacteria, water quality monitoring, and barley straw. The agenda also includes planning for WinterFest 2023 and open meeting law training.

• Cyanobacteria, water quality monitoring, and barley straw
• WinterFest 2023
• Open meeting law training

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign various motor vehicle documents. This includes end-of-month abatements, commitments, and recommitments, as well as exemptions.

• Motor vehicle abatements end of month
• Motor vehicle commitment
• Motor vehicle recommitments
• Exemptions

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission met on November 29, 2022. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from past meetings and a discussion regarding a request for a letter of support.

• Discussion of request for letter of support

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will consider a request from the Pascommuck Conservation Trust to replace and augment signs off East Street. The meeting also includes updates on trail maintenance, lighting, and a joint map project with Northampton.

• Request by Pascommuck Conservation Trust to replace and augment signage near East Street
• Trail maintenance and lighting updates
• Update on Northampton map project
• Approval of October 24, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The committee will discuss revisions to City Ordinance Section 6-21 regarding the prohibition of single-use plastic bags and disposable food containers. The agenda also includes discussion on the Vacant Storefront Ordinance and the Ordinance Review Committee's final report.

• Revisions to City Ordinance Section 6-21 (Single Use Plastic Bags and Disposable Food Containers)
• Vacant Storefront Ordinance
• Ordinance Review Committee’s final report

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will review retirement intents for two employees and discuss a COLA amendment increase. The meeting also includes the approval of new members, retirement deduction transfers, and Warrant #11.

• Intent to retire for Karen Dupre and David Safron
• Discussion regarding COLA amendment increase
• Transfer of retirement deductions for four individuals
• Approval of seven new members
• Approval of October trial balance and Warrant #11

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting in executive session. The agenda includes discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the Teacher’s Association Support Unit.

• Strategy for collective bargaining or litigation with the Teacher’s Association Support Unit

Parks & Recreation Commission

The meeting agenda for the Skate Park Subcommittee consists of procedural notice and lists only the Skate Park as a topic for discussion. No other specific items or details are provided.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda includes updates on several park facilities, including a pool project and locations such as Millside and Ferry St. Members will also review programming and staffing.

• FY2023 Budget/CIP Plan discussion
• Park facility updates for Pool Project, Millside, Ferry St, Plain & Strong, and New City Project
• Review of Winter Skate, EBA, and Rag Shag programming
• Update on CPA Projects
• Discussion regarding August 26, 2022 storm damage

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee is reviewing new mayoral appointments. The agenda includes candidates for positions on the Easthampton City Arts board.

• Appointment of Steven Collicelli to Easthampton City Arts
• Appointment of Felicia Jadczak to Easthampton City Arts

Board of Public Works

The Board will discuss information from Tighe & Bond regarding rate setting. The meeting also includes a Rate Study Workshop for the public.

• Approval of November 2, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Tighe & Bond information on rate setting
• Public Rate Study Workshop

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee will hold a workshop regarding WinterFest 2023. The agenda also includes an item for new business.

• WinterFest Workshop 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special permit application for 'Indigo Fitness' at 82 Lovefield Street. The request is for a major home occupation to run a personal training business. The board will also review minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting.

• Special Permit for 'Indigo Fitness' at 82 Lovefield Street
• Review of minutes from 08/24/2022

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership meeting focuses on routine updates and future planning. The agenda includes reviewing June and September meeting notes and discussing 2022-2023 priorities. Members will also receive updates on the Housing Coalition, town lodging, and advocacy efforts.

• Approval of June and September meeting notes
• Housing Coalition updates
• Town Lodging update
• Discussion of 2022-2023 priorities
• Recruiting strategies

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review minutes from August and September 2022 meetings. No specific items are listed under ANRs or Public Hearings for this meeting. The board will also receive a performance bond for the 51 Brook Street cell tower.

• Receipt of performance bond for 51 Brook Street cell tower

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding hand sink requirements for body art establishments. The board will also discuss fee schedule changes for temporary food events and recreational camps. Additionally, the board is scheduled to vote on appointing two new agents.

• Public hearing on hand sink requirements for Body Art Establishments
• Review of enforcement policy for City Council Ordinance 6-21
• Update regarding City Council Ordinance 6-23
• Proposed definition change for Temporary Food Events in the fee schedule
• Vote to appoint Elizabeth Plouffe and Bridget Diggins as board agents

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the ECOA Financial Report and Highland Valley Report. The Director's report includes updates on new staff, Grab and Go meal hours, and transportation. The board will also discuss STWO positions for 2023.

• ECOA Financial Report update
• Highland Valley Report update
• Director's report on staffing and meals
• STWO 2023 position updates

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will discuss the progress of a vacant storefront ordinance and the impact of the natural gas moratorium on development. The commission will also review its role in city-level housing discussions, including ADUs by right and non-residential investors. Additionally, the Planning Department will provide updates regarding Union St. work.

• Progress on vacant storefront ordinance
• Impact of natural gas moratorium on development
• Planning Department updates, including Union St. work
• Discussion of ADUs by right and non-residential investors

Easthampton Cultural Council

The Easthampton Cultural Council will meet to discuss grantee and liaison contacts. The agenda also includes a vote on submitted grant proposals from 2021.

• Voting on submitted 2021 grant proposals
• Discussion of grantee/liaison contact

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing several environmental and development requests, including a new solar array at 10 Gosselin Drive. The meeting will also include discussions on the Wetlands Ordinance and a Bee City proposal. Additionally, the board will provide updates on various active compliance projects.

• Solar array installation request at 10 Gosselin Drive
• Resource area delineation at 385 Main Street
• Certificate of Compliance for two single-family homes at 45-47 Clapp Street
• Discussion regarding the Wetlands Ordinance
• Bee City proposal with Councilor Zaret

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee met to approve minutes and consider new mayoral appointments. The agenda includes a note of cancellation.

• Mayoral appointment of Steven Collicelli to Easthampton City Arts
• Mayoral appointment of Felicia Jadczak to Easthampton City Arts

Easthampton Community Garden

The committee will review several administrative reports and discuss gardener feedback. The agenda consists of routine updates regarding operations, outreach, and pollinators.

• Treasurer’s report and purchase order endorsements
• Operations report
• Outreach report
• Donation Garden report
• Pollinator report

City Council - Finance Committee

The City Council and School Committee Finance Committees are meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 school budget request. The committees will also discuss potential uses for free cash.

• Discussion of School FY 23 Budget and Request
• Discussion of Free Cash Uses

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a request for an annual tax classification hearing and an interdepartmental transfer of $8,000 for Old Bill Veterans Cash Benefits. The committee will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and updates on Covid-19 grant funding.

• Annual tax classification hearing request
• $8,000 interdepartmental transfer for Old Bill Veterans Cash Benefits
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to demolish the Frank C. Haynes Hack & Livery Stable at 69 Union Street. This process is being conducted in accordance with the Demolition Delay Ordinance. The commission will also approve minutes from October meetings.

• Public hearing for demolition of building at 69 Union Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10/12/22 and 10/26/22

School Committee - Finance Subcommittee

The City Council and School Committee Finance Committees are meeting to discuss the School FY 23 Budget and Request. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding uses for Free Cash.

• Discussion of School FY 23 Budget and Request
• Discussion of Free Cash Uses

Housing Authority

The Easthampton Housing Authority will consider a final payment of $10,990.00 for the Sunrise Manor porches project. The board will also review policies regarding public and tenant participation at meetings. Additionally, the agenda includes financial reports and updates on fire suppressors.

• $10,990.00 payment for Sunrise Manor Porches completion
• Review of public participation policy at board meetings
• Review of tenant participation policy at board meetings
• Discussion regarding LTO by-laws
• Financial report showing total assets of $642,645.55 as of September 30, 2022

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign motor vehicle abatements and FY2023 exemptions. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the FY2023 Tax Rate Classification Hearing.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of FY2023 exemptions
• Discussion of FY2023 Tax Rate Classification Hearing

School Committee

The committee will receive updates on ELL focus groups and special education private school tuition. Discussion items include finance subcommittee reports and COVID protocols. The meeting also includes votes on school payrolls and accounts payable.

• Approval of $585,770.74 school payroll dated 11/3/2022
• Approval of $163,702.20 accounts payable authorization for 1/3/2022
• Out-of-state field trip request for EHS to France (April 10-18, 2024)
• School payroll approval for 10/26/2022 in the amount of $-307.50

School Committee - Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will review the FY 22 Annual Budget and the Quarter 1 FY23 report of expenditures versus budget to-date. The meeting focuses on reviewing school department financial reports.

• Review of FY 22 Annual Budget
• Review of Quarter 1 FY23 expenditures vs budget

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding the Arts walk, Studio residency/ AWE, and Public Art. The meeting also includes discussions regarding gallery attendants and financial grant status.

• Programming updates for Arts walk, Studio residency/ AWE, and Public Art
• Discussion of Gallery Attendants
• Financial updates on Grant Award and Grant Proposal
• Approval of September Meeting Minutes

School Department - Mountain View School Council

The council will discuss 2022-23 staffing and teacher professional development. Heather Dean will present on the DESSA-Mini assessment for social and emotional skills. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming school events.

• DESSA-Mini social and emotional skills assessment presentation
• 2022-23 staffing updates
• Teacher Professional Development and PLCs for 2022-23

Board of Public Works

The Board will discuss information from Tighe & Bond regarding rate setting. The meeting also includes a Rate Study Workshop for the public.

• Approval of October 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Tighe & Bond information regarding rate setting
• Public Rate Study Workshop

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will meet to review secretary and treasurer reports. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a WWII monument and preparations for upcoming Veterans' Day ceremonies.

• WWII monument
• Preparation of Veterans’ Day Ceremonies

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The committee will hear a quarterly report from the Department of Public Works. Members will also review the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report and the use of electric speed monitoring signs. Additionally, the committee will discuss safety at the South St./Main St. intersection.

• Safety review of South St./Main St. sidewalk and 4-way traffic light
• Review of Ordinance Review Committee’s final report
• Review of electric speed monitoring signs
• Department of Public Works Quarterly Report

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will discuss survey updates and progress regarding PSA meetings. The meeting also includes a presentation by Butterfly Effects, LLC.

• Speaker from Butterfly Effects, LLC
• PSA update and City Council meeting discussion
• Survey updates and sub-committee formation
• Discussion of CVS read labels
• New school tour dates and PTSD panel

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee will hold a workshop for WinterFest 2023 and address new business. The provided agenda contains limited specific details.

• WinterFest Workshop 2023

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will review account balances and open project updates. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding the Town Clock. No applications or hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of September 15, 2022 minutes
• Updates on account balances and open projects
• Discussion regarding the Town Clock
• Grant application deadline: November 3, 2022

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will review meeting notes from June and September. The agenda also includes updates on the Housing Coalition, advocacy efforts, and recruitment strategies for the 2022-2023 period.

• Approval of June and September meeting notes
• Housing Coalition updates
• Discussion of 2022-2023 priorities
• Recruiting strategies
• Advocacy updates

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee will review a draft Plan of Action from the Department of Justice Community Relations Service. Members will also discuss themes from an anonymous survey of past members and recent public input, including concerns from a local resident named Rocky. Additionally, the committee will review minutes from March, April, and August 2022 meetings.

• Review of DOJ Community Relations Service Plan of Action draft
• Discussion of themes from an anonymous survey of past members
• Review of public input, including concerns from a local resident
• Review of meeting minutes from March, April, and August 2022

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold public hearings regarding two demolition requests under the Demolition Delay Ordinance. The items involve a portion of a building on East Street and two structures on Northampton Street.

• Demolition of front porch at 250 East Street
• Demolition of residential structure and barn at 95 Northampton St

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will discuss the appropriation process for fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes approving registration and several retirement deduction transfers. Additionally, the board will vote on adding seven new members to the retirement system.

• Approval of retirement deduction transfers for four employees
• Approval of seven new members to the retirement system
• Discussion regarding the FY 2024 appropriation process
• Approval of September trial balance and Warrant #10

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a discussion regarding the FY2023 Tax Rate Classification Hearing. The board will also review a request from Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to release $50,000 from a FY2016 fund. Additionally, members will review motor vehicle abatements and exemptions.

• Request to release $50,000 from FY2016 Overlay less line item
• FY2023 Tax Rate Classification Hearing discussion
• Review of motor vehicle abatements and reimbursements
• Review of tax exemptions
• Review of Classified Forest-Agricultural Land Tax Lien 61A requests

School Committee

The School Committee will meet via Zoom to consider several financial actions. The agenda includes approving school payroll and accounts payable from October 20, 2022. Members will also consider establishing a Capital Reserve Account for CES and an out-of-state field trip for EHS.

• Motion to establish a Capital Reserve Account for CES
• Approval of school payroll dated 10/20/2022 ($577,359.07)
• Approval of accounts payable authorization dated 10/20/2022 ($321,728.23)
• Out-of-state field trip request for EHS to High Meadows

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the FY2023 budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The agenda also includes updates on August 26, 2022, storm damage and various park facility projects.

• FY2023 Budget/CIP Plan discussion
• August 26, 2022, storm damage update
• Park facilities updates including Pool Project and Millside
• CPA Projects update
• Review of policies and fees

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail will hold its annual meeting to elect officers for the upcoming year. The Manhan Rail Trail Committee will then discuss trail maintenance, lighting, and a map project with Northampton.

• Election of Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail officers
• Trail maintenance and lighting updates
• Update on map project with Northampton

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will discuss fire suppression systems for the Easthampton Housing Authority and the Town Clock. The meeting also includes updates on account balances and open projects. No applications or hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Easthampton Housing Authority Stovetop Fire Suppression System discussion
• Town Clock discussion
• Review of account balances and open project updates
• Approval of September 15, 2022 minutes

Housing Authority

The Easthampton Housing Authority will hold a special meeting to review and approve Budget Revision #1. The board will also review the third quarter financials.

• Budget Revision #1
• 3rd Quarter Financials

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss Tighe & Bond information regarding rate setting. The meeting also includes a Rate Study Workshop for the public.

• Approval of October 5, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Tighe & Bond rate setting information
• Public Rate Study Workshop

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee will discuss cyanobacteria, water quality monitoring, and barley straw. The agenda also includes discussion of WinterFest 2023 and open meeting law training.

• Cyanobacteria/water quality monitoring/Barley Straw
• WinterFest 2023
• Open meeting law training

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will conduct public hearings for a complaint involving Sunset Motors and an alcohol license application for Valley Art Supplies. The board will also review September 2022 minutes and discuss LJC Hospitality communications.

• Public hearing for Todd Fondakowski complaint regarding Sunset Motors
• New all-alcohol on-premises license application for Valley Art Supplies
• Approval of September 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on LJC Hospitality emails and ABCC communications
• Review of special one-day applications

City Council - Property Committee

The City Council Property Committee will meet remotely to discuss a petition from Eversource regarding the installation of four mid-span poles on Mineral Street. The committee will also approve past meeting minutes and allow for public speech.

• Eversource petition to install 4 mid-span poles on Mineral Street
• Approval of past meeting minutes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the September 2022 meeting minutes and the ECOA Financial Report. The agenda includes updates on building feasibility next steps and the Program Manager position. The board will also receive a report regarding air quality issues.

• Approval of September 2022 minutes
• ECOA Financial Report acceptance
• Building feasibility process overview
• Program Manager position update
• DPH report on air quality issues

Development & Industrial Commission

The EDIC will review August meeting minutes and introduce new member Dave Kutcher. The commission will receive Planning Department updates regarding Union St. work and an elementary schools RFP. Discussion topics include the vacant storefront ordinance and the commission's role in city housing planning.

• Introduction of new member Dave Kutcher
• Planning Department updates on elementary schools RFP
• Updates on Union St. work
• Discussion on vacant storefront ordinance progress
• Discussion on EDIC's role in city housing planning

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding resource area delineation at 385 Main Street and a septic system upgrade at 14 Old Stagecoach Road. The meeting also includes updates on active environmental permits and a discussion of the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Public hearing for resource area delineation at 385 Main Street
• Septic system upgrade request for 14 Old Stagecoach Road
• Discussion regarding the Wetlands Ordinance
• Updates on active environmental compliance projects
• Review of enforcement actions

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will meet to discuss cultural district updates and address new business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Cultural District Updates
• New Business

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will consider supplemental appropriations from the CPA Fund for park projects. The agenda also includes a review of quarterly fiscal reports and COVID-19 grant spending.

• $65,202 for Mt. Tom Trailhead Park Construction
• $190,000 for Nonotuck Park Pool Improvements
• $281.00 interdepartmental transfer for auto insurance
• Annual tax classification hearing request

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss revisions to the Demo Delay Ordinance and updates on School Reuse. Public hearings are scheduled for October 26 regarding demolition applications for properties at 250 East Street and 95 Northampton Street. The commission will also review project ideas for the 2023 Survey and Planning Grant.

• Revision of Demo Delay Ordinance
• Demolition application: 250 East Street
• Demolition application: 95 Northampton Street
• School Reuse update
• New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA update

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will meet to discuss preparations for Veterans’ Day ceremonies. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items, including committee reports and approval of minutes.

• Preparation of Veterans’ Day Ceremonies

Housing Authority

The board will review an application for Resident Service Coordinator funding and a change order for porch repairs at Sunrise Manor. The meeting also covers updates to vacancy fees, budget guidelines, and fire alarm maintenance requirements.

• Application for Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) funding
• Re-bidding of boiler maintenance project #087090
• Change order for Sunrise Manor porch repairs by Dean Couture
• Update to vacancy fees and waivers structure
• FY23 LHA budget guidelines

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear the Police Department Quarterly Report and discuss a new City “Quick Action” recommendation report. The committee will also continue reviews regarding sidewalk safety at the South St./Main St. intersection and the use of electric speed monitoring signs.

• Police Department Quarterly Report
• South St./Main St. sidewalk and traffic light safety review
• Ordinance Review Committee final report review
• Review of electric speed monitoring signs
• New City “Quick Action” recommendation report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve meeting minutes and review motor vehicle abatement applications for signature. The agenda also includes a period for public comments.

• Motor vehicle abatement reviews and signatures

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will consider a motion to revote the district budget at $17,889,577.60 to reflect the city council approved budget. The agenda also includes an MCAS overview and approvals for several payroll and accounts payable items.

• Motion to revote the $17,889,577.60 budget
• Approval of school payrolls from September and October 2022
• Approval of accounts payable payments
• MCAS overview presentation
• Out of state field trip requests

Easthampton Community Garden

The Community Garden Committee meeting consists of procedural items and committee reports. The agenda includes updates on operations, outreach, pollinator programs, and gardener feedback.

• Treasurer’s report and endorsement of purchase orders
• Operations report
• Outreach report
• Donation Garden report
• Pollinator report

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss Tighe & Bond information regarding rate setting. The meeting includes a Rate Study Workshop for the public. The board will also approve minutes from the September 21, 2022, meeting.

• Discussion of Tighe & Bond information regarding rate setting
• Public Rate Study Workshop
• Approval of September 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Director's report

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee is meeting to review various proposed changes to local laws. Topics include adding a COA Program Director position and regulating the advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers.

• Adding COA Program Director - Grade D to city ordinances
• Vacant Storefront Ordinance
• Amendments regarding storage of unregistered vehicles
• Regulating deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers
• Ordinance Review Committee’s final report

Commission on Disability

The Commission will review updates regarding ADA findings and progress on a snow PSA. The agenda also includes updates on school field trips, a survey subcommittee, and an accessible trail ribbon cutting.

• Recruitment for 3 openings
• Update on ADA findings
• Accessible trail ribbon cutting
• Survey subcommittee update
• Snow PSA progress

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to approve minutes from past meetings and discuss a request for a letter of support. The agenda does not provide details on the subject of the requested letter.

• Approval of minutes from past meeting(s)
• Discussion of request for letter of support

Community Relations Committee

The committee will hold a work session to discuss its size, meeting types, and outreach efforts for new members. The session also includes a review of a draft Plan of Action from the Department of Justice Community Relations Service.

• Discussion of committee size and meeting types
• Review of draft Plan of Action from the DOJ Community Relations Service
• Outreach strategies for new members and relationships

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will hold a joint meeting with the School Committee Finance Committee to discuss audits and appropriation timelines. Members will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and updates on Covid-19 grant funding.

• Joint meeting with School Committee Finance Committee regarding audit and appropriation timeline
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending
• Review of salary and stipends for elected officials

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will conduct routine business, including roll call and approval of minutes. The council will also discuss preparations for upcoming Veterans' Day ceremonies.

• Preparation of Veterans’ Day Ceremonies

School Building Committee

The Maple Elementary School Building Committee is reviewing financial updates and MSBA reimbursement status. The committee will also consider earmarking funds for a community open house event.

• Approval of July 19 and July 26, 2022 minutes
• Financial update from Colliers
• MSBA reimbursement update from Michael Owens
• FF&E update from the School District
• Vote on earmark funds for a community open house event

Contributory Retirement Board

The board will consider retirement deduction transfers, refunds, and new member approvals. The agenda also includes approving the August 23 meeting minutes and an actuarial valuation schedule.

• Approval of MACRS registration and travel for October 3-5, 2022
• Processing retirement deduction transfers and partial refunds
• Review of new member approvals from the School Department and Housing Authority
• Approval of August trial balance and Warrant #9

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign end-of-month motor vehicle abatements. The meeting also includes the review and signing of Motor Vehicle Commitment 2022-5 and motor vehicle recommitments.

• Review and signing of end-of-month motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of Motor Vehicle Commitment 2022-5
• Review and signing of motor vehicle recommitment

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will review August meeting minutes and receive updates on trail maintenance and the Williston Planting Project. Discussion is also planned for Grace Trail signage and a map project with Northampton.

• Williston Planting Project update
• Grace Trail signage discussion
• Northampton map project update
• Trail maintenance update
• Discussion of Annual Friends meeting date

Conservation Commission

The Easthampton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a resource area delineation at 385 Main Street. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Wetlands Ordinance and updates on various environmental compliance projects.

• Public hearing for resource area delineation at 385 Main Street
• Discussion of the Wetlands Ordinance
• Review of enforcement actions for properties on O’Neil, South, East, and Northampton Streets
• Compliance updates for projects including Pleasant Street Mills and Nashawannuck Pond

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The committee will review meeting notes from June and August. The agenda includes updates on the Housing Coalition and advocacy efforts, as well as discussion of a School Reuse RFR and a draft letter to the Mayor concerning the Town Lodging building.

• Approval of June and August meeting notes
• School Reuse RFR
• Draft letter to Mayor regarding Town Lodging building
• Housing Coalition updates
• Advocacy updates

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the FY2023 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes an update on storm damage from August 26, 2022, and reviews of several park facilities. Updates on the skate park subcommittee and CPA projects are also scheduled.

• FY2023 Budget/CIP Plan discussion
• August 26, 2022 storm damage update
• Park facility reviews including Millside and Ferry St Parcel
• Skate Park subcommittee update
• Review of 2022 policies and fees

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review Tighe & Bond information regarding rate setting. The agenda also includes a public Rate Study Workshop and the approval of September 7, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Water/Sewer liens for the period of 7/1/21-6/30/22
• Discussion of Tighe & Bond information regarding rate setting
• Public Rate Study Workshop
• Approval of September 7, 2022, meeting minutes

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee is meeting to discuss cyanobacteria, water quality monitoring, and barley straw. The agenda also includes discussion regarding WinterFest 2023 and open meeting law training.

• Cyanobacteria/water quality monitoring/Barley Straw
• WinterFest 2023
• Open meeting law training

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold a public hearing for Valley Art Supplies LLC regarding an all alcohol general on-premises retail license. The board will also review special one-day applications for the City Space Presents concert series and Harvest Fest. Additionally, members will discuss 2023 meeting dates and potential changes to meeting times and formats.

• Liquor license application for Valley Art Supplies LLC
• Special one-day permits for City Space Presents concerts
• Special one-day permit for Harvest Fest
• Discussion of 2023 meeting schedule and hybrid access

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss amendments to city ordinances. The agenda includes a request regarding the storage of unregistered vehicles and continuing business on the Vacant Storefront Ordinance.

• Request to amend city ordinances for storage of unregistered vehicles
• City Ordinance Amendment: Vacant Storefront Ordinance

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve minutes and consider a land transfer request. This item involves returning land at 133 Parsons Street from the O'Connor family to the Davis family.

• Land transfer (ANR) for 133 Parsons Street

School Committee

The committee will discuss revoting the FY2023 budget to align with City Council approvals and requesting a budget appropriation. Members will also vote on approving school payroll and accounts payable from August 2022. Presentations include updates on Hispanic Heritage Month and Safe Passages.

• Approval of $359,800.42 in school payroll dated 8/25/2022
• Approval of $82,722.37 in accounts payable dated 8/25/2022
• Discussion to revote the FY2023 budget amount for City Council alignment
• $1,200 donation from Mountain View PTO for libraries

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet remotely to review meeting minutes from June and July 2022. The board will also consider a variance request for Black Labyrinth Tattoo Syndicate regarding a body art apprentice.

• Variance request for Matt Stec to begin as a 2nd year Body Art Apprentice at Black Labyrinth Tattoo Syndicate
• Approval of meeting minutes from 6/22/22 and 7/26/22
• Update from the Health Director

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the June 2022 minutes and the ECOA financial report. The meeting includes updates on staffing, Highland Valley, and building study results. The board will also discuss senior tax work-off eligibility.

• Decision on Year 3 Pilot Senior Tax Work Off Eligibility recommendation
• Acceptance of ECOA Financial Report
• Update on building study preliminary results
• Discussion regarding air quality issues
• Staffing update

Easthampton Cultural Council

The Easthampton Cultural Council meeting includes procedural discussions regarding grantee and liaison contacts. The council also plans to review financial business and determine a date for a future voting meeting.

• review financial business
• review meeting date for voting meeting

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will consider construction fund requests for Mt. Tom Trailhead Park and Nonotuck Pool restoration. The meeting also includes administrative business such as approving July 21 minutes and reviewing account balances.

• Additional Construction Funds Request: Mt. Tom Trailhead Park
• Matching Construction Funds Request: Nonotuck Pool Restoration
• Approval of July 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Updates on account balances and open projects

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee will meet to approve minutes and allow for public comment. The committee will also consider a new mayoral appointment for David Kutcher to the EDIC.

• New mayoral appointment of David Kutcher to the EDIC, term expiring Dec. 31, 2023

Cultural District Subcommittee

The agenda consists of procedural items and general updates. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for this meeting.

• Cultural District Updates

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will review interdepartmental transfers and a supplemental appropriation for the Old Town Hall Restoration Phase II. Members will also discuss quarterly fiscal reports and COVID-19 grant funding.

• $255,576 supplemental appropriation for Old Town Hall Restoration Phase II
• $54,267.91 PEG Access Account transfer
• $1,760 transfer for council clerk salary
• $902.50 transfer for Mayor legal “old bill” from FY ’22
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports and COVID-19 grant funding

City Council - Property Committee

The City Council Property Committee will discuss continuing business regarding the re-use of Maple Street, Center Street, and Pepin elementary schools. The agenda also includes approval of past meeting minutes and a period for public speech.

• Re-use of Maple Street elementary school
• Re-use of Center Street elementary school
• Re-use of Pepin School
• Approval of past meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss revising the current Demo Delay Ordinance requirements. The meeting includes updates on the New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA, Town Lodging House, and School Reuse projects. The commission will also address input for the State Historic Preservation Plan 2023-2028.

• Revising Demo Delay Bylaw/Ordinance requirements
• New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA update
• Town Lodging House update
• School Reuse update
• State Historic Preservation Plan 2023-2028 public input

Housing Authority

The Easthampton Housing Authority will meet to approve its 2023 Annual Plan and a monitoring services contract for Cottage Street Commons. The board will also consider a $42,367.15 payment for door installations at Cliffview Manor. Updates regarding parking lot drainage and hot water issues at Sunrise Manor are also scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of EHA 2023 Annual Plan
• Contract for monitoring services at Cottage Street Commons
• Payment of $42,367.15 for Phase III door installation at Cliffview Manor
• Update on proposed parking lot and road drainage

Board of Assessors

The scheduled meeting for the Easthampton Board of Assessors on September 13, 2022, was cancelled. No business or reviews were conducted.

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss aligning the FY2023 budget with the amount approved by the City Council and requesting a budget appropriation for any difference. The committee will also vote to approve school payroll and accounts payable from August 25, 2022.

• Discussion of revoting the FY2023 Budget to align with City Council approval
• Request for a City Council appropriation for the FY2023 budget difference
• Approval of school payroll dated 8/25/2022 in the amount of $359,800.42
• Approval of accounts payable dated 8/25/2022 in the amount of $82,722.37

Conservation Commission

The commission will review a request for a gravel parking pad and plantings at 29 Reservation Road. The agenda also includes updates on active compliance projects and a discussion regarding the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Public meeting: Eversource Energy parking pad at 29 Reservation Road
• Discussion of Wetlands Ordinance
• Echodale West Orchard Area Improvements update
• Enforcement actions for properties on O’Neil Street and South Street
• Compliance updates for Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment Project

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will review August meeting minutes and discuss updates regarding art programming. This includes open calls for the ECA Gallery, Artwork Space Easthampton, and public art. The agenda also covers upcoming events such as Porchfest and Eastworks Open Studios.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Updates on open calls for ECA Gallery, Artwork Space Easthampton, and public art
• Discussion of programming shifts including Porchfest and Eastworks Open Studios
• Artwalk 2023 planning

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will conduct regular business, including the approval of minutes and public speak time. The board will also review a special one-day application from the Easthampton Rotary.

• Special one day application for the Easthampton Rotary Annual Lobster Bake

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss Tighe & Bond information related to rate setting. The agenda also includes the Director’s report and approval of the August 17, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approval of August 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Tighe & Bond information on rate setting
• Director’s report

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council met to review committee reports and administrative updates. The agenda includes preparations for upcoming Veterans' Day ceremonies.

• Preparation of Veterans’ Day Ceremonies

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review reports from the Fire and Health Departments. The committee will also discuss sidewalk safety at South and Main Streets and a fuel storage amendment for 228 Northampton St.

• South St./Main St. sidewalk and traffic light safety review
• Ordinance Review Committee final report review
• Review of electric speed monitoring signs
• Fuel Storage amendment for River Valley LLC at 228 Northampton St.
• Fire Dept. Quarterly Report

Commission on Disability

The Commission will host speakers from the Recovery Center, Learn to Cope West, and EHYC. The meeting includes discussions regarding an East St. site visit, recruitment for three positions, and updates on meeting accessibility.

• Speakers from Recovery Center, Learn to Cope West, and EHYC
• East St. site visit
• Recruitment efforts for 3 spots
• Update on meeting accessibility and closed captioning
• Easthampton TV-PSA progress

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will discuss special permits for Russel and updates to the commission's webpage and email. The meeting also includes discussions regarding farm grant support letters and farm succession.

• Discussion of special permits-Russel
• Webpage and email updates
• Letters of support for farm grants
• Farm succession and Agricultural Preservation Restriction

Easthampton Community Garden

This meeting consists of procedural items and committee reports. The committee will review treasurer's reports, purchase orders, and updates regarding operations, outreach, and pollinators.

• Treasurer’s report and endorsement of purchase order(s)
• Operations, outreach, donation garden, and pollinator reports
• Gardener feedback

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee will discuss cyanobacteria, water quality monitoring, and barley straw. The committee will also address WinterFest 2023 and open meeting law training.

• Cyanobacteria and water quality monitoring discussion
• Barley Straw discussion
• WinterFest 2023 planning
• Open meeting law training

City Council - Property Committee

The Property Committee will discuss continuing business regarding the re-use of three elementary schools. This includes the Maple Street, Center Street, and Pepin School sites.

• Re-use of Maple Street school
• Re-use of Center Street school
• Re-use of Pepin School

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign end-of-month motor vehicle abatements. The board will also review Motor Vehicle Commitment 2022-4.

• Review and signing of end-of-month motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of Motor Vehicle Commitment 2022-4

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review applications for land exchanges on Parsons Street and Brook Street. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a special permit for a health spa at 150 Northampton Street. The board will also review performance guarantees and insurance for a cell tower at 51 Brook Street.

• Land exchange between 133 and 129 Parsons Street
• Land addition for 43 Brook Street from 41 Brook Street
• Special Permit hearing for a health spa at 150 Northampton Street
• Review of performance guarantee for cell tower at 51 Brook street
• Review of Certificate of Insurance for cell tower at 51 Brook street

School Committee

The committee will discuss updates for Mountain View School and COVID-19 guidelines. Members will also vote on several payroll and accounts payable authorizations from June through August 2022. Additionally, an out-of-state field trip request for EHS is on the agenda.

• Vote on Easthampton High School student handbook changes
• Approval of accounts payable dated 6/30/2022 in the amount of $679,860.63
• Approval of school payroll dated 6/30/2022 in the amount of $629,670.49
• Out-of-state field trip request for EHS to Hartford Stage in CT
• Acceptance of a donated print of Maple School

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the FY2023 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Updates are scheduled for several park facilities, including Millside and Ferry St Parcel. The agenda also includes updates on CPA projects and the skate park subcommittee.

• FY2023 Budget/CIP Plan discussion
• Park facility updates (Millside, Ferry St Parcel, Parson St., Plain & Strong, New City Project)
• Skate Park subcommittee update
• 2022 Policy & Fees review
• CPA Projects update

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee will review its membership, attendance, and group cohesion. The meeting includes a discussion on bylaws development and a review of the CRC mission using survey results. A presentation by ChangetheMassFlag.com representatives is also scheduled via transcript or summary.

• Presentation by ChangetheMassFlag.com representatives
• Review of committee membership, attendance, and group cohesion
• Review of CRC mission and survey results
• Discussion of bylaws and bylaw development
• Review of CRC 'parking lot' document

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will discuss a $3.25 million CPA bonding request and financing for the old town hall phase 2 project. Members will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and Covid-19 grant funding spending. Additionally, the meeting includes a review of salaries and stipends for elected officials.

• $3.25 million CPA bonding request and financing for old town hall phase 2
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending
• Review of salaries and stipends for elected officials
• Acceptance of Chapter 329 of Acts of 1987

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding two property variance requests. The board will also review minutes from January 26, 2022.

• Special permit and variance for setbacks at 150 Northampton Street
• Renewal of expired side-yard setback variance at 118 Union Street

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider applications for new wine, malt, and all-alcohol retail licenses. The board will also review compliance check violations for four establishments and discuss changes to outdoor live entertainment procedures.

• New wine/malt license application for MeowMeowMeow dba Oxbow Wines
• New all-alcohol license application for Little Truc
• Compliance check violations for Jim's Package Store, Abandoned Building Brewery, Kisara, and Pulaski Club
• Special one-day applications for Millpond Live series, Mt Tom Trail Race, Arcadia Folk Festival, and City Space event
• Proposed changes to outdoor live entertainment procedures

Contributory Retirement Board

The board will review retirement deductions, new member applications, and an intent to retire from a school nurse. The agenda also includes discussions on the annual audit by Scanlon Associates and replacing office equipment.

• Intent to retire: Sheila Streeter, School nurse
• Approval of new members Leslie Datil, Nathaniel Cowan, and Tyler Colby
• Annual audit by Scanlon Associates
• Replacement of copier and fax machine
• Approval of Warrant #8

School Committee

The School Committee agenda includes updates on Mountain View School and COVID guidelines. The meeting also involves votes on several school payrolls and accounts payable payments, though the document notes a cancellation.

• School payroll dated 6/16/2022 for $576,501.63
• Accounts payable authorization for 6/16/2022 for $154,513.53
• School payroll dated 6/30/2022 for $629,670.49
• Accounts payable authorization for 6/30/2022 for $679,860.63
• Out-of-state field trip request for Easthampton High School to Hartford Stage in CT

School Committee - Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will review the Quarter 4 FY22 report of expenditures versus budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding high-level budget concerns for fiscal year 2023.

• Review of Quarter 4 FY22 expenditures vs budget
• Discussion of high-level budget concerns for FY2023
• Introduction of New Business Director and School Finance Committee members
• Scheduling the FY22 Annual Review for October or November

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public meetings regarding a crossing replacement at Pomeroy Meadows and new plantings at 29 Reservation Road. The agenda also includes updates on active environmental compliance projects and a discussion about the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Crossing replacement project at Pomeroy Meadows Conservation Area
• Installation of plantings and a gravel parking pad at 29 Reservation Road
• Discussion regarding the Wetlands Ordinance
• Enforcement actions for properties on O’Neil Street, South Street, East Street, and Northampton Street
• Compliance updates for projects including Pleasant Street Mills and Nashawannuck Pond

City Council - Property Committee

The Property Committee will discuss pole locations at 277 Main Street, Cherry Street, and Loudville Rd. The committee will also address an Eversource 8" gas line installation easement on Liberty Street. Public hearings for these items are scheduled for September 7, 2022.

• Pole locations at 277 Main Street, Cherry Street, and Loudville Rd.
• Eversource 8" gas line installation easement on Liberty Street
• New City Planning Study and Quick action memo

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss a new City Planning study and Tighe & Bond information regarding rate setting. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from August 3, 2022.

• Approval of August 3, 2022, meeting minutes
• New City Planning study
• Discussion of Tighe & Bond information regarding rate setting
• Director's report

City Council - Property Committee

The Property Committee will discuss a new City Planning Study and quick actions. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the reuse of Maple Street School, Center Street School, and Pepin School.

• New City Planning Study & Quick Actions
• Reuse of Maple Street School
• Reuse of Center Street School
• Reuse of Pepin School

Development & Industrial Commission

The commission will receive updates from the Planning Department, including a Request for Proposals (RFP) for elementary schools. Members will also discuss progress on a vacant storefront ordinance and the Shop Where I Live online platform.

• Elementary school RFP update
• Vacant storefront ordinance progress
• Shop Where I Live online platform discussion
• Union St business communication discussion

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Skate Park Subcommittee is holding a remote meeting to discuss the skate park. The agenda does not list specific motions or decisions for this meeting.

• Discussion of the Skate Park

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding municipal aggregation, including solicitor reviews and feedback from other towns. The agenda also includes discussions on school bus electrification, solar opportunities at local schools, and heat pump electrification.

• Municipal aggregation updates and solicitor review
• School bus electrification with Durham Transportation
• Solar production at EHS and Mountain View School
• Heat pumps and Columbia Gas settlement discussion
• Green Community Grant proposal and annual report

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee will consider new mayoral appointments. These include positions on the Manhan Rail Trail Committee and the Council on Aging.

• Appointment of Lisa Ponce to Manhan Rail Trail Committee
• Appointment of Cathy Schweitzer to Council on Aging

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The committee will undergo reorganization and review the DPW quarterly report. Discussion includes a fuel storage amendment and safety reviews for local intersections and speed monitoring signs.

• Fuel Storage amendment – 228 Northampton St., River Valley LLC
• Safety review of South St./Main St. sidewalk and intersection
• Review of electric speed monitoring signs
• Ordinance Review Committee final report review

Housing Authority

The Easthampton Housing Authority will review second-quarter operating statements and modernization reports. The board will also consider approving $33,060 for porch repairs and selecting a bidder for boiler maintenance at Sunrise Manor. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on mileage reimbursement rates and vacancy reports.

• $33,060.00 payment for porch repairs (#087084)
• Approval of JSD Mechanical for Sunrise Manor boiler maintenance
• Mileage reimbursement increase from $0.585 to $0.62
• Total waitlist of 9,622 applicants as of August 1, 2022
• Distribution of $2,400.14 in board compensation

Conservation Commission

The commission will review a Certificate of Compliance request for the Treehouse housing development at 11 Button Road. The meeting also covers enforcement actions and updates on active projects like the Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment. Additionally, the board will discuss the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Certificate of Compliance for Treehouse housing development (11 Button Road)
• Enforcement actions at 10 O’Neil Street, 37 South Street, 476 East Street, and 93 Northampton Street Rear
• Invasive plant management updates at Lathrop Community of Easthampton
• Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment Project compliance updates
• Wetlands Ordinance discussion

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will discuss several items of continuing business. These include the Vacant Storefront Ordinance and a proposed amendment to Chapter 6 regarding deceptive advertising practices by limited pregnancy centers. The committee will also review the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report and a mayoral request concerning flags and banners on city flagpoles.

• Vacant Storefront Ordinance
• Amendment to Chapter 6 regarding deceptive advertising by limited pregnancy centers
• Review of the Ordinance Review Committee's final report
• Mayor's request for an ordinance regarding flags and banners on city flagpoles

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The meeting will cover updates on the School Reuse RFR and the Housing Coalition. Members will also discuss social media and review a draft letter to the Mayor regarding the Town Lodging building.

• School Reuse RFR update and schedule of meetings
• Draft letter to Mayor re: Town Lodging building
• Housing Coalition updates
• Social media discussion
• Advocacy updates

Easthampton Community Garden

The Community Garden Committee will hold a remote public meeting consisting of procedural items and committee reports. The agenda includes updates on operations, outreach, pollinators, and the Donation Garden.

• Treasurer’s report and endorsement of purchase order(s)
• Operations report
• Outreach report
• Donation Garden report
• Pollinator report

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss information from Tighe and Bond related to rate setting. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from June 15, 2022.

• Discussion of Tighe and Bond information regarding rate setting
• Approval of June 15, 2022, meeting minutes

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will hear speakers regarding the Commission for the Blind and the Nonotuck Park ADA playground. The agenda also includes a site visit to East st and updates on recruitment for three positions.

• Nonotuck Park ADA playground speaker
• East st Site visit
• Recruitment efforts for 3 spots
• Update on meeting accessibility and closed captioning
• Progress on Resource Guide and Easthampton TV-PSA

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will receive updates on trail maintenance and the Williston Planting Project. Discussion is also scheduled for Grace Trail signage, a map project with Northampton, and bench installation. The committee will also address Sr. Tax work-off worker payment.

• Williston Planting Project update
• Grace Trail signage
• Map project update with Northampton
• Bench installation subcommittee report
• Sr. Tax work-off worker payment discussion

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will discuss programming updates for Cultural Chaos, Art walk, and Public Art. The agenda also includes planning for a December Fundraiser / Party.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Programming updates for Cultural Chaos, Art walk, and Public Art
• Discussion regarding a December Fundraiser / Party

Community Relations Committee

The committee will hear a video presentation from ChangetheMassFlag.com and review a meeting summary with the Easthampton Healthy Youth Coalition. Members will also discuss CRC bylaws, mission, and future meeting schedules.

• Presentation by ChangetheMassFlag.com via video recording
• Summary of meeting with Easthampton Healthy Youth Coalition
• Review of CRC mission and survey results
• Discussion of bylaws and bylaw development

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee will meet to reorganize the committee and approve minutes. The agenda also includes the re-appointment of Barbara LaBombard as Clerk to the City Council.

• Re-appointment of Barbara LaBombard as Clerk to the City Council
• Committee re-organization

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review several one-day permit applications and outdoor live entertainment requests for upcoming summer and fall events. The board also intends to approve June 2022 minutes and vote on the 2023 meeting schedule. A complaint regarding Sunset Motors is scheduled for discussion.

• Public hearing for Calico's transfer of Hi-Tone license
• One-day permit application for Knights of Columbus annual picnic
• Outdoor live entertainment applications including Arcadia Festival
• Discussion of a Sunset Motors complaint
• Vote on proposed 2023 meeting dates

School Building Committee

The committee will review minutes from the July 19, 2022 meeting and discuss a potential change order regarding an entry drain underdrain. The agenda also includes an update on the Certificate of Occupancy.

• Approval of July 19, 2022 minutes
• PCO 191 - Entry Drain Underdrain
• Certificate of Occupancy update

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will meet to approve warrants #7A and #7B and the June 28, 2022 minutes. The agenda includes processing retirement transfers, refunds, and new memberships. The board will also discuss actuarial valuation and a PERAC audit.

• Approval of Warrants #7A and #7B
• Transfer of deductions for Kaila Chianciola and David Sullivan
• Refunds for David Sullivan and Brooke Garrow
• Approval of new members Elizabeth Plouffe, Andy Nguyen, Kathleen Symasko, and Allen Sawyer
• Review of actuarial valuation and PERAC audit

Board of Assessors

The Easthampton Board of Assessors is scheduled for a routine administrative meeting. The agenda includes reviewing and signing motor vehicle abatements, recommitments, and Chapter 61 applications.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of motor vehicle recommitments
• Review and signing of Chapter 61 applications

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct public hearings regarding updates to body art establishment regulations and solid waste or recyclable disposal rules. The meeting also includes a presentation by City Councilor Owen Zaret on a proposed ordinance.

• Public hearing for updating Body Art Establishments regulations
• Public hearing for updating Chapter 14 (solid waste and recyclables disposal)
• Presentation on proposed ordinance Section 6-23 by City Councilor Owen Zaret
• Meeting with Community Social Worker Elizabeth Plouffe

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an Eversource Energy distribution line upgrade near North Street. The meeting includes reviews of active environmental permits, enforcement actions, and open space updates. The board will also discuss the local wetlands ordinance and a preliminary review for 5 Mineral Street.

• Public hearing for Eversource Energy distribution line upgrade at North Street
• Certificate of Compliance request for Treehouse housing development at 11 Button Road
• Enforcement actions for properties on O’Neil Street, South Street, East Street, and Northampton Street
• Compliance updates for the Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment Project
• Discussion regarding the local wetlands ordinance

City Council - Property Committee

The City Council Property Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes and review new business. The committee will consider a request regarding the location of a utility pole at 277 Main St.

• Utility pole location request – 277 Main St.

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will conduct a site visit at the Mt. Tom trail East Street entrance. The meeting also includes discussions regarding accessibility.

• Site visit for Mt. Tom trail on East Street entrance
• Discussion of accessibility

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will review administrative items including account balances and open projects. The meeting also includes a hearing regarding the CitySpace restoration project.

• CitySpace – Old Town Hall 2nd Floor Restoration & New Accessible Entrance hearing
• Approval of June 16, 2022 minutes
• Review of account balances and open projects updates
• Grant application deadline of August 4, 2022

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the FY2023 budget, CIP plan, and various park facility projects including Parson St., Plain & Strong, and New City Project. Other agenda items include dog park updates, skate park subcommittee reports, and summer staffing.

• FY2023 budget and CIP plan discussion
• Updates on Parson St., Plain & Strong, and New City Project facilities
• Dog Park and Skate Park subcommittee updates
• 2022 Policy & Fees review
• CPA projects update

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee will discuss cyanobacteria and water quality monitoring. The agenda also includes discussion regarding barley straw, cultural chaos, and open meeting law training.

• Cyanobacteria/water quality monitoring
• Barley Straw
• Cultural Chaos
• Open meeting law training

School Building Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the June 21, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes discussion regarding two potential change orders for foundation fill and drainage.

• Approval of June 21, 2022, minutes
• PCO 179- Deep Foundation Fill
• POC 191- Entry Drain Underdrain

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless. The proposal involves increasing the height of an existing wireless tower from 120 to 130 feet and adding antenna panels. The board will also review minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting.

• Special permit request to modify a wireless tower at 51 Brook St rear
• Proposal to increase tower height from 120’ to 130’
• Request for a waiver of property line setback requirements

Development & Industrial Commission

The EDIC will review May meeting minutes and receive updates from the Planning Department regarding elementary schools RFP and Nonotuck Park pool improvements. The commission will also discuss progress on a vacant storefront ordinance.

• Elementary schools RFP update
• Nonotuck Park pool improvements update
• Shop Where I Live online platform update
• Vacant storefront ordinance progress discussion

City Council - Property Committee

The City Council Property Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes. The committee is also conducting site visits at Pepin School, Center School, and Maple Street School.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Site visit: Pepin School
• Site visit: Center School
• Site visit: Maple Street School

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will discuss a Mayor's request for an ordinance regarding flags and banners on city flagpoles. The committee will also continue reviews of the Vacant Storefront Ordinance and proposed amendments to Chapter 6 regarding deceptive advertising practices by limited pregnancy centers.

• Request for ordinance regarding flags and banners on city flagpoles
• Review of Vacant Storefront Ordinance
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 6 regarding deceptive advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers
• Review of the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report

Housing Authority

The Easthampton Housing Authority is reviewing financial reports and ongoing capital improvement projects. The board will discuss a change order for door thresholds at Cliffview Manor and updates to tenant handbooks. The agenda also covers maintenance work and recent ARPA fund receipts.

• $468,125 in additional ARPA funding for fire panels at Sunrise Manor & Cliffview Manor
• $2,675 change order for thresholds in the Cliffview Phase III doors project
• $206,407 in ARPA funds received for an extra year of funding
• Porch partitions work scheduled to start July 5, 2022, at Sunrise Manor
• Installation of bike racks at Dickinson Court and Cliffview Manor in July 2022

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review the minutes from the June 14, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding historic plaques for old schools and the School Reuse RFP. Members will also receive updates on the Town Lodging House and the New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA.

• Recommendations for historic plaques from old schools
• School Reuse RFP
• Town Lodging House update
• Revising the Demo Delay Bylaw/Ordinance
• New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA update

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss council assignments for constables and police details under the VOTES Act. Members will also review the Police Department quarterly report and ongoing items regarding sidewalk safety and speed monitoring signs.

• VOTES Act constable and police detail assignments
• Police Department quarterly report
• South St./Main St. sidewalk and traffic light safety review
• Ordinance Review Committee final report review
• Review of electric speed monitoring signs

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will discuss a letter regarding the Nonotuck Park ADA playground. The agenda includes recruitment efforts for three positions and updates on meeting accessibility and closed captioning. Members will also review progress on an Easthampton TV PSA.

• Nonotuck Park ADA playground letter
• Recruitment efforts for three spots
• Meeting accessibility and closed captioning updates
• Easthampton TV-PSA progress

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding an Eversource Energy distribution line upgrade project. The meeting also includes reviews of enforcement actions and updates on various active environmental permits. Additionally, the commission will discuss the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Public hearing: Eversource Energy distribution line upgrade off North Street
• Enforcement actions at 10 O’Neil Street and 37 South Street
• Compliance update for Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment Project
• Update on large-scale solar project at 232 Park Street
• Discussion regarding the Wetlands Ordinance

Easthampton Community Garden

The meeting consists of routine committee business and report reviews. The agenda includes updates on operations, outreach, the donation garden, and pollinators.

• Treasurer’s report and endorsement of purchase orders
• Operations, outreach, and pollinator reports
• Gardener feedback

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss municipal energy aggregation contracts and updates on various electrification projects. Agenda items include school bus electrification, electric vehicle infrastructure, and solar production at local schools. The group will also review the Green Community Grant Proposal and solar ordinance updates.

• Review of Good Energy Contract for municipal aggregation
• School bus electrification discussion
• Electric vehicle infrastructure outreach
• Green Community Grant Proposal and Annual Report
• Solar ordinance updates

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Nashawannuck Pond Committee for June 29, 2022, was cancelled. No business was conducted or decided upon during this session.

Contributory Retirement Board

The board will review May 24 minutes, actuarial valuation, and a PERAC audit. The meeting also includes approving new memberships for school and police staff and processing deduction transfers.

• Approval of new members Aaron Sparko and Michael Gale
• Transfer of deductions for Randall Austin and Biagio Cordiano
• Review of May trial balance
• Approval of Warrant #6
• Discussion of actuarial valuation and PERAC audit

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign several tax-related documents. This includes motor vehicle abatements, reimbursements for veterans and paraplegic exemptions, and FY2023 real estate and personal property warrants. The board will also review proposed equalized valuations for FY2022.

• Motor Vehicle Abatements end of month
• DOR Reimbursement for veterans and paraplegic exemptions
• FY2023 Real Estate, CPA, and Personal Property Warrants
• FY2022 Proposed Equalized Valuations

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in an executive session to discuss strategy regarding litigation. No other specific items are listed on the agenda for this meeting.

• Discussion of litigation strategy

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The Manhan Rail Trail Committee will review May meeting minutes and receive updates on trail maintenance and the Williston Planting Project. The committee will also discuss Grace Trail signage, a map project with Northampton, and a report from the bench installation subcommittee.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Trail maintenance update
• Williston Planting Project update
• Grace Trail signage discussion
• Bench installation subcommittee report

City Council - Property Committee

The City Council Property Committee is opening a city-wide discussion regarding how best to dispose of several city-owned properties. This includes the Center, Pepin, and Maple Street Schools.

• Discussion on disposing of Center, Pepin, and Maple Street Schools
• Approval of minutes

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The board will approve April meeting notes and recap the Housing Coalition Meeting. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the School Reuse RFR and advocacy updates.

• Approval of April meeting notes
• Recap and Discussion of Housing Coalition Meeting
• School Reuse RFR and plan for attendance at meetings
• Advocacy Updates

Community Relations Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from ChangeTheMassFlag.com regarding the current status of the Massachusetts Seal and Motto. Members will also discuss the Summer Dialogue Series and neighborhood “get to know you” events.

• Presentation from ChangeTheMassFlag.com regarding the Massachusetts Seal and Motto
• Discussion of Summer Dialogue Series
• Review of neighborhood “get to know you” events and survey results
• Consideration of regular meeting schedule

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Commission meeting includes a discussion of All Inclusive Wheels Park. The agenda also covers public speaking and old and continuing business.

• All Inclusive Wheels Park

Board of Health

The Board will review Public Health Services Survey results and hear a presentation from City Councilor Owen Zaret regarding a proposed ordinance. Discussions will also continue regarding body art establishment standards, refuse collection regulations, and potential new plan review fees.

• Presentation by City Councilor Owen Zaret on proposed ordinance Section 6-23
• Discussion on amending apprenticeship and trainer standards for body art establishments
• Discussion on updating regulations for refuse collection, recycling, and hauler permitting
• Discussion on adding a renovation/addition plan review fee to the Board of Health fee schedule
• Review of Public Health Services Survey results

School Building Committee

The Maple Elementary School Building Committee will review reports from the design team and OPM. The committee will discuss proposed changes regarding sod installation at the Multi use Athletic Field and additional fencing. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for September 6, 2022.

• Approval of May 31, 2022 minutes
• Proposed sod instead of seed at Multi use Athletic Field
• Proposed additional fencing at rear drive and detention pond
• Ribbon cutting ceremony on September 6, 2022

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the ECOA financial report and Highland Valley report. The meeting includes discussions regarding a building study and the FY23 budget request. Action items include approving previous minutes, recruiting board members, and electing officers.

• Acceptance of ECOA Financial Report
• Highland Valley Report
• FY 23 Budget Request update
• Board member recruitment
• Election of officers

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will review applications regarding PARC grant matching funds for a pool area and the restoration of Old Town Hall's second floor. The meeting also includes updates on account balances and open projects.

• Parks & Recreation PARC grant matching funds for Pool Area
• CitySpace Old Town Hall 2nd Floor Restoration & New Accessible Entrance
• Approval of May 19, 2022 minutes
• Updates on account balances and open projects

Cultural District Subcommittee

The meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes and public comment. The committee will also receive cultural district updates and address new business.

• Cultural District Updates
• New Business

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the FY2022 budget and the FY2023/CIP Plan. The meeting also includes updates on CPA projects and park facilities at Parson St., Plain, and Strong.

• FY2022 Budget
• FY2023/CIP Plan
• CPA Projects update
• Park Facilities – Parson St., Plain & Strong
• Policy & Fees 2022

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss information from Tighe and Bond regarding rate setting. The agenda also includes the approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes and a director's report.

• Approval of the June 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Tighe and Bond information for rate setting
• Director’s report

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the final language for a proposal letter involving the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee regarding the FY2023 Budget. The meeting also includes announcements and public comment.

• Discussion of final language for a proposal letter regarding the FY2023 Budget

Historical Commission

The commission will review minutes from March and May 2022 and discuss the Historic Sign Program. The agenda also includes a response to a Verizon Wireless Collocation Proposal and an update on the New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA.

• Revision of Demo Delay Bylaw/Ordinance requirements
• Verizon Wireless Collocation Proposal response
• Historic Sign Program discussion
• New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA update
• Historic Preservation Plan Virtual Workshop development

School Committee - Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will review the quarterly report of expenditures compared to the budget to-date. This includes a projection for Quarter 4 of fiscal year 2022.

• Review of Quarterly Report of Expenditures vs Budget to-date
• Projection for Quarter 4 FY22

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a cemetery expansion and trail improvements. The meeting also includes reviews of compliance certificates for mixed-use development and roadway maintenance. Additionally, the board will discuss potential environmental violations.

• Public hearing for cemetery expansion at 109 Everett Street
• Public meeting for trail improvements and bridges at 100 Bassett Brook Drive
• Compliance review for mixed-use development at 161-165 Northampton Street
• Roadway maintenance for Ferry, Pleasant, and Lovefield Streets
• Discussion of possible violations at Lower Mill Pond and 93 Northampton Street

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will review supplemental appropriation requests, including funds for Cherry St. reconstruction and Medicare taxes. The meeting also includes reviews of quarterly fiscal reports and Covid-19 grant spending.

• $287,769.80 for Cherry St. reconstruction project grant matching funds
• $650,000.00 from Free Cash to General & Capital Stabilization Funds
• $10,873.19 for Injured on Duty claims from prior fiscal years
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending

School Committee

The regular session of the Easthampton School Committee scheduled for June 9, 2022, was marked as cancelled. The agenda included a discussion and vote regarding an FY2023 budget shortfall solution proposal.

• FY2023 Budget Shortfall Solution Proposal Discussion and Vote (cancelled)

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will meet to discuss cultural district updates and address new business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Cultural District Updates
• New Business

Housing Authority

The board will review the DHCD approved 2022 budget and discuss office staffing. The meeting includes a request for approval of a work order change for doors at Cliffview Manor. Updates on future meeting locations will also be provided.

• Work order change #087078 for Cliffview Manor doors
• DHCD approved 2022 budget
• Office staffing discussion
• Changes to upcoming meeting locations

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee is meeting to review two board positions. The agenda includes a new mayoral appointment for the Contributory Retirement Board and a re-appointment to the Licensing Board.

• Mayoral appointment of Jessica Hebert to the Contributory Retirement Board
• Re-appointment of Anthony Karella to the Licensing Board

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will conduct budget hearings for final votes and recommendations. It will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and a report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending. Additionally, the committee will review salaries and stipends for elected officials.

• Final budget votes and recommendations
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending
• Review of salaries and stipends for elected officials

Licensing Board

The Easthampton Licensing Board will meet to approve May 2022 minutes and review applications. The agenda includes a special one-day application from Amy’s Place regarding Cultural Chaos.

• Approval of May 2022 meeting minutes
• Special one-day application from Amy’s Place for Cultural Chaos

School Committee - Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will review the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting includes a discussion regarding available options for upcoming negotiations with the City.

• Review of FY23 budget options for City negotiations

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The committee will review the Fire Department quarterly report and several ongoing safety matters. Discussions include evaluating the South St./Main St. intersection and the use of electric speed monitoring signs.

• Review of South St./Main St. sidewalk safety and a 4-way traffic light
• Fire Department quarterly report
• Ordinance Review Committee final report review
• Review of the use of electric speed monitoring signs

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will discuss accessibility updates and recruitment for three positions. The meeting includes a speaker from the Department of Developmental Services and an update on Easthampton TV-PSA progress.

• Nonotuck Park ADA playground discussion
• Recruitment efforts for 3 spots
• Update on accessibility for meetings
• Easthampton TV-PSA progress
• Department of Developmental Services speaker

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider amending a 2017 Special Permit for Fort Hill Brewery. The request seeks to expand operations at 30 Fort Hill Road. This item is a continuation of several previous hearings dating back to August 2021.

• Public hearing: expansion of operations at Fort Hill Brewery
• Approval of Planning Board minutes

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will review minutes from May 10, 2022. The agenda includes updates on Sleepy Owl Herb Farm and Open Meeting Law compliance. The commission will also address a request for assistance from the health inspector.

• Update on Sleepy Owl Herb Farm
• Open Meeting Law compliance update
• Request from health inspector for assistance
• City webpage and email updates

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct budget hearings covering debt, interest, public safety, revenue, and general government. The committee will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and updates on Covid-19 grant funding.

• Budget hearings for Public Safety (Police), Revenue, and General Government
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending
• Review of salary and stipends for elected officials

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will review May meeting minutes and receive reports on upcoming programs. These updates include the Arts Walk, the June 11th Arts Festival, and public art projects.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Updates on the June 11th Arts Festival
• Reports on the Arts Walk and public art
• Discussion regarding Art Workspace Easthampton

Easthampton Community Garden

The Community Garden Committee will meet to review various committee reports. The agenda includes the treasurer's report, operations, outreach, and gardener feedback.

• Treasurer’s report and endorsement of purchase orders
• Operations report
• Outreach report
• Donation Garden report
• Pollinator report

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will conduct budget hearings regarding education, debt and interest, and unclassified expenses. Members will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and updates on Covid-19 grant funding.

• Budget hearings for Education, Debt & Interest, and Unclassified funds
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending
• Review of salaries and stipends for elected officials

Cultural District Subcommittee

This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate including the approval of minutes and public speech time. The committee will also discuss cultural district updates and new business.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will receive an update on the progress of rate setting from Mike Schrader of Tighe and Bond. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding MS4 permit compliance and the approval of May 18, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Update on rate setting progress by Mike Schrader (Tighe and Bond)
• MS4 Permit and Compliance discussion with Tracy Adamski (Tighe & Bond)
• Approval of May 18, 2022, meeting minutes

School Building Committee

The committee will review reports from the OPM and Design Team regarding the Maple Elementary School project. Discussion topics include access drive pavement, athletic field materials, and a football trailer. The agenda also covers planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony and playground fencing.

• Access drive pavement updates
• Athletic field timing and material discussion
• Football trailer discussion
• Playground/retention pond fence
• Ribbon cutting ceremony planning

School Committee - Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will review the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting includes discussing available options for upcoming negotiations with the City.

• Review of FY23 budget options for City negotiations

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

The council will host a presentation on sensory processing led by occupational therapist Carey Goldenberg. This session covers the eight sensory systems and how sensory differences affect learning and environments. Parents and caregivers can also participate in a networking and question session.

• Presentation on sensory processing by Carey Goldenberg

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will review updates on T rail maintenance and Grace Trail signage. Members will also receive a report from the bench installation subcommittee and an update on a map project with Northampton.

• T rail maintenance update
• Grace Trail signage
• Update on map project with Northampton
• Bench installation subcommittee report

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will review minutes and provide cultural district updates. The agenda also includes public speak time and new business.

• Cultural District Updates

Community Relations Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from ChangeTheMassFlag.com regarding the current status of the Massachusetts Seal and Motto. Members will also discuss the Summer Dialogue Series and neighborhood “get to know you” events.

• Presentation by ChangeTheMassFlag.com on the Massachusetts Seal and Motto
• Discussion of Summer Dialogue Series
• Review of Neighborhood 'get to know you' events
• Committee membership review
• Consideration of meeting schedule

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee will meet to discuss mayoral appointments. The agenda includes the appointment of Robert Wild to the Commission on Disability and the approval of meeting minutes.

• Mayoral appointment of Robert Wild to the Commission on Disability
• Approval of minutes

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct budget hearings for Public Safety and Human Services. The committee is also scheduled to review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and a report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending. Additionally, members will review salaries and stipends for elected officials.

• Budget hearings for Public Safety and Human Services
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending
• Review of salaries and stipends for elected officials

Elementary School Re-Use Committee

The Elementary School Re-Use Committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding MassDevelopment due diligence. The committee will also review the third draft of a Request for Proposals (RFP) and discuss frequently asked questions.

• Review of third draft of RFP
• MassDevelopment due diligence update
• Review and discussion of FAQs

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will meet to discuss the FY 2023 operations budget and a COLA increase. The agenda also includes reviewing retirement intents for two city employees and approving new members.

• Approval of FY 2023 operations budget
• Discussion regarding COLA increase approval
• Retirement notices for Mark Popielarczyk (Police) and Paul Bouthilette (Water)
• Approval of new member Ralph Anderson (School Dept)
• Approval of April trial balance and Warrant #5

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign motor vehicle abatements and senior work off real estate abatements. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes.

• Motor Vehicle Abatements: Review, Sign
• Senior Work Off Real Estate Abatements: Review, Sign

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public meetings regarding a cemetery expansion at 109 Everett Street and a deck installation at 63 Strong Street. The agenda also includes compliance updates for various infrastructure, solar, and housing projects.

• Cemetery expansion request at 109 Everett Street
• New deck installation at 63 Strong Street
• Mixed-use development review at 161-165 Northampton Street
• Solar project updates for Park Street and Florence Road
• Infrastructure and roadway maintenance updates

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss next steps for municipal aggregation, including consultant engagement and coordination with the Mayor’s Office. Members will also consider various energy projects, such as school bus electrification and solar programs. Additionally, the meeting includes reviewing the Green Community Grant Proposal and updates to solar ordinances.

• Municipal aggregation steps involving a consultant and Mayor/Council coordination
• Re-evaluation of Honeywell RF projects from federal legislation
• Potential school bus electrification in conjunction with Northampton
• Energy projects at Council on Aging and Williston Library
• Green Community Grant Proposal and Annual Report

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct budget hearings for Public Works, Enterprise, Culture and Recreation. The committee is also scheduled to review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and a report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending. Additionally, members will review salaries and stipends for elected officials.

• Budget hearings for Public Works, Enterprise, Culture and Recreation
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on Covid-19 grant funding and spending
• Review of salaries and stipends for elected officials

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will review administrative items, including a housing pre-development report from ValleyCDC. The committee will also hear updates on the skate park and funding for elementary school reuse.

• ValleyCDC Housing Pre-development Assessment quarterly report
• Letter of Support for Elementary Schools Reuse funding
• Skate Park update
• CitySpace Old Town Hall 2nd Floor Restoration & New Accessible Entrance

Cultural District Subcommittee

This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will address cultural district updates and new business.

• Cultural District updates

Community Relations Committee

The committee will discuss the Summer Dialogue Series and neighborhood 'get to know you' events. The agenda also includes reviewing committee membership and meeting schedules.

• Discussion of Summer Dialogue Series
• Review of Neighborhood 'get to know you' events
• Committee membership review
• Consideration of regular meeting schedule

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the FY2022 budget and the FY2023/CIP Plan. The meeting also includes updates on CPA projects, Millside Park, and park facilities at Parson St., Plain & Strong.

• FY2022 Budget discussion
• FY2023/CIP Plan discussion
• Millside Park update
• CPA Projects update
• Park Facilities – Parson St., Plain & Strong

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review the April 27, 2022, meeting minutes and receive a Director's report. Mike Schrader from Tighe and Bond is scheduled to present an update regarding the progress of rate setting.

• Update on rate setting progress by Mike Schrader (Tighe and Bond)
• Approval of April 27, 2022, meeting minutes
• Director's report

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee will discuss water quality monitoring regarding cyanobacteria and barley straw. The agenda also includes open meeting law training.

• Cyanobacteria/water quality monitoring
• Barley Straw
• Open meeting law training

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider public hearings for Mission Taco and Calico. The meeting also includes applications for one-day licenses and outdoor live entertainment for various local events.

• Public hearing for Mission Taco to add an outdoor bar
• Public hearing for Calico management agreement amendment
• One-day license applications for beer truck vending and food truck Fridays
• Outdoor live entertainment permits for several local events
• Re-appointment of Antony Karella

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a proposed drive-in or drive-thru restaurant and an expansion of operations at Fort Hill Brewery. The board will also review property documents for 69 and 73 Loudville Road.

• Special Permit for a drive-in or drive-thru restaurant at 150 Northampton Street
• Amendment to expand operations at Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road
• Review of Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for 69 & 73 Loudville Road
• Review of a Declaration of Trust for Steplar Crossing at 69 & 73 Loudville Road

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY2023 school budget. Following the hearing, the committee will consider a vote to approve the budget and forward it to Mayor LaChapelle and City Council.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY2023 school budget
• Vote to approve the proposed FY2023 school budget

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the ECOA Financial Report and receive updates on Highland Valley. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the FY 23 budget request and potential funding for vehicles.

• Acceptance of ECOA Financial Report
• Highland Valley Report update
• FY 23 Budget Request discussion
• Building study update
• Vehicle funding requests

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will discuss bids for the Union St project and business communication. The meeting also includes updates from the Planning Department.

• Union St project bids discussion

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will conduct a project review for Williston Northampton School and respond to a Verizon Wireless proposal. The meeting includes discussions on the Historic Sign Program and revisions to the Demo Delay Bylaw. An update regarding the New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA is also scheduled.

• Williston Northampton School project review
• Historic Sign Program discussion
• Response to Verizon Wireless Collocation Proposal
• Revisions to the Demo Delay Bylaw
• New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA update

Cultural District Subcommittee

The agenda consists of procedural items and general topics for the Cultural District Committee. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in this meeting notice.

• Cultural District Updates
• New Business

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee is meeting to review new mayoral appointments for various local boards and commissions. The agenda includes positions for the Conservation Commission, Nashawannuck Pond Committee, Veteran’s Council, and City Treasurer.

• Appointment of Sarah Carr to the Conservation Commission
• Appointment of Hal Weeks to the Conservation Commission
• Appointment of Bonnie McLoud to the Nashawannuck Pond Committee
• Appointment of Anthony Manca to the Veteran’s Council
• Appointment of Jessica Hebert as City Treasurer

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will consider several supplemental appropriations and interdepartmental transfers. These include funding for fire and ambulance services, IT payroll, and infrastructure upgrades. The meeting also includes reviews of quarterly fiscal reports and COVID-19 grant spending.

• $156,130 CPA funds for Housing Sustainability & Financial Literacy program
• $89,864 for 1 Tesla cruiser, equipment & 2 EV charging stations
• $148,000 for Fire & Ambulance expenses, personnel costs & equipment
• $49,800 to fund design services for upgrades to the Liberty St. pump station
• $137,500 CPA funds for Ward Ave. land acquisition

Board of Assessors

The Easthampton Board of Assessors is meeting to review and sign motor vehicle abatements and motor vehicle recommitments. The agenda also includes a roll call and public speech time.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of motor vehicle recommitments

School Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding a new school project and COVID-19 protocols. Action items include approving school payroll, accounts payable, and an out-of-state field trip for Easthampton High School. A public hearing on the proposed FY23 budget is scheduled for May 17.

• Approval of EHS field trip to New York City on May 23, 2022
• Approval of school payroll totaling $556,723.52
• Approval of accounts payable authorization for $155,252.44
• Approval of gifts to Easthampton High School We The People
• Update on the new school project

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will discuss adding a new section to Chapter 6 regarding advertising practices of limited pregnancy centers. The committee will also review the Vacant Storefront Ordinance and the final report from the Ordinance Review Committee.

• Amendment to Chapter 6 regarding deceptive advertising by limited pregnancy centers
• Review of the Vacant Storefront Ordinance
• Review of the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report

Housing Authority

The Authority will review first-quarter operating statements and modernization reports. The board will also consider a contract for porch repairs at Sunrise Manor and an increase in auto mileage reimbursement rates.

• $34,800 contract for porch repairs and painting at Sunrise Manor
• Increase in private auto mileage reimbursement from $0.45 to $0.585
• Review of 1st Quarter Operating Statements and Modernization Report
• Discussion on rotating board meeting locations between properties

Conservation Commission

The Easthampton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding landscape work at 17 Reservation Road and a new deck at 63 Strong Street. The meeting includes updates on open space improvements and several active compliance projects. The commission will also discuss a possible violation at 40 Chapin Street and the appointment of a new Chair.

• Public hearing for landscape work at 17 Reservation Road
• Public hearing for a new deck installation at 63 Strong Street
• Review of enforcement actions for various properties
• Updates on Echodale West Orchard Area Improvements
• Discussion regarding a possible violation at 40 Chapin Street

Easthampton Community Garden

The Community Garden Committee will review various committee reports including operations, outreach, and pollinator updates. The agenda also includes the treasurer's report and endorsement of purchase orders.

• Treasurer’s report and endorsement of purchase order(s)
• Operations report
• Outreach report
• Donation Garden report
• Pollinator report

Board of Health

The Board of Health will continue discussions on amending apprenticeship and trainer standards for body art establishments. The board is also reviewing updates to refuse collection and recycling regulations and considering a new plan review fee for various establishment types.

• Amending body art apprenticeship and trainer standards
• Updating refuse collection and recycling regulations
• Proposed renovation/addition plan review fee for food, body art, and pool establishments
• Review of Hampshire County Public Health Collaborative 'Public Health Menu'
• Discussion of an open meeting law complaint

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing several ongoing items regarding city infrastructure and public health. Discussions include sidewalk safety at the South St./Main St. intersection, electric speed monitoring signs, and the use of Narcan boxes in Easthampton.

• Review of South St./Main St. sidewalk safety and a 4-way traffic light
• Review of the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report
• Review of electric speed monitoring signs
• Discussion of Narcan boxes in Easthampton

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will discuss recruiting for three positions and updates regarding meeting accessibility. The agenda also includes a speaker from the Council on Aging and progress on an Easthampton TV PSA.

• Recruitment efforts for 3 spots
• Update on accessibility for meetings
• Council on Aging speaker
• Survey subcommittee update
• Easthampton TV-PSA progress

School Department - Center / Pepin School Council

The Center/Pepin School Council will discuss assistance needed for planning the MVS Open House. The meeting also includes a review of upcoming spring and summer activities and discussions regarding next year's School Council.

• Planning for MVS Open House
• Upcoming math sessions for Grades 3 and 4
• Schedule of upcoming Field Days
• Kindergarten Graduation and Grade 4 Step Up Ceremony

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will review April meeting minutes and a financial report. Updates will be provided on the Arts Walk, June 11th Arts Festival, and Art Workspace Easthampton. The agenda also includes a discussion on addressing racial inequity in the arts and community.

• Updates on Arts Walk and June 11th Arts Festival
• Reports on Public Art and Art Workspace Easthampton
• Discussion of strategies to address racial inequity
• Review of financial report

School Committee - Finance Subcommittee

The Finance Subcommittee will review the Quarterly Report of Expenditures vs Budget to-date for Quarter 3 FY21. The meeting also includes a period for public speech and other business.

• Review of Quarter 3 FY21 expenditures versus budget

Agricultural Commission

The Easthampton Agricultural Commission will meet to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of Open Meeting Law complaint

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council will meet to review the basic role of a SEPAC and meet with Director of Special Education Sarah Machak. The agenda includes exploring interest topics for future meetings through small group discussions.

• Review of SEPAC roles
• Meeting with Director of Special Education Sarah Machak
• Discussion of future meeting topics

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will review minutes from the March meeting and prepare for an upcoming engagement meeting with CHAPA on May 26. The agenda also includes advocacy and other updates.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Preparation for Municipal Engagement Initiative meeting with CHAPA on May 26
• Advocacy updates

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will meet to conduct routine business, including approving past minutes and reviewing committee reports. The agenda also includes discussion regarding Memorial Day planning.

• Memorial Day planning
• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Committee reports

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will meet to discuss cultural district updates and address new business. This agenda consists of procedural items and does not list specific projects, contracts, or ordinances.

• Cultural District updates

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee will discuss a proposed Plan of Action through the Department of Justice Community Relations Service, which may be subject to a vote. The committee will also address an alleged racist interaction between Mayor Nicole LaChapelle and a high school student. Additionally, members will review updates regarding "Undoing Racism" reports.

• Possible vote on DOJ Community Relations Service Plan of Action
• Discussion of alleged interaction between Mayor Nicole LaChapelle and a student
• Q&A with Easthampton Healthy Youth Coalition
• Report on follow-up with the Attorney General’s Office
• Review of "Undoing Racism" debrief sessions

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss the FY2023/CIP Plan and 2022 policies and fees. The agenda includes updates on CPA projects, summer staffing, and park facilities at Parson St., Plain, and Strong.

• FY2023/CIP Budget Plan
• Millside Park discussion
• CPA Projects update
• Park Facilities (Parson St., Plain & Strong)
• Policy & Fees 2022

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss the use of Narcan boxes in Easthampton. The committee is also reviewing sidewalk safety and a traffic light at the intersection of South Street and Main Street. Additionally, members will review electric speed monitoring signs and the Ordinance Review Committee's final report.

• Discussion of Narcan boxes in Easthampton
• Safety review of South St./Main St. sidewalk and intersection traffic light
• Review of the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report
• Review of electric speed monitoring signs

Board of Public Works

The Board will discuss the Holyoke Street Pedestrian Conceptual Improvement Design and address an Open Meeting Law complaint. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the April 6, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of April 6, 2022, meeting minutes
• Response to an Open Meeting Law complaint
• Holyoke Street Pedestrian Conceptual Improvement Design discussion
• Director's report

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will consider several supplemental appropriation requests, including funding for election equipment and personnel services. The agenda also includes reviews of quarterly fiscal reports and COVID-19 grant spending.

• $6,935.21 to purchase five additional Poll Pads for Election Day
• $25,000.00 for Treasurer’s Department personnel services
• Medical expense appropriations for Fire and Police Injured on Duty
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Report on COVID-19 grant funding and spending

School Building Committee

The committee is reviewing reports from the OPM and Design Team regarding the Maple Elementary School project. Discussion includes updates on access drive pavement and proposed changes to Phase II Parking.

• Update on Access Drive Pavement design/remedy
• PCO-181: Added drainage at Phase II Parking
• PCO-185: Add Gravel Base at Phase II Parking
• Planning for Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Dedication Plaque

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will review audit revisions, including Medex and actuarial valuations. The board will also address the FY 2023 operations budget and process retirement intents and new memberships.

• Discussion of FY 2023 operations budget
• Approval of audit revisions for Medex and actuarial valuation
• Retirement intent for Bonnie LeDoux
• Approval of new members Jessica Hebert and Eli Bloch
• Approval of Warrant #4

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign several tax-related items. This includes reviewing motor vehicle abatements, recommitments, and real estate or personal property exemptions and abatements.

• Motor Vehicle Abatements: Review, Sign
• Motor Vehicle Recommitments: Review, Sign
• Real Estate & CPA Exemptions: Review, Sign
• Real Estate & Personal Property Abatements: Review, Sign

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will meet via Zoom to consider several administrative items. The committee will vote on a recommendation for the Director of Business Services and review recent school payrolls and accounts payable.

• Vote on the recommendation for Nicholas Bernier as Director of Business Services
• Approval of School Payroll dated 4/21/2022 in the amount of $573,564.75
• Approval of Accounts Payable authorization for payment dated 4/21/2022 ($685,905.96)
• Review of March 7 Finance Subcommittee meeting minutes

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will review the March 28 meeting minutes and discuss a signage request for Grace Trail. Members will also receive trail maintenance updates and reports on the Northampton map project and bench installation subcommittee.

• Grace Trail signage request
• Trail maintenance update
• Pioneer Valley Bike Month updates
• Northampton map project update
• Bench installation subcommittee report

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding trail improvements at 100 Bassett Brook Drive and new self-storage buildings at 9 Coleman Road. Members will also review a request for walking boards and invasive species management at 1 Industrial Parkway. The agenda includes updates on several active environmental permits and compliance projects.

• Public hearing: Self-storage buildings with new stormwater management at 9 Coleman Road
• Public hearing: Trail network improvements at 100 Bassett Brook Drive
• Request for walking boards at 1 Industrial Parkway
• Certificate of compliance for a single-family home at 99 Glendale Street
• Review of possible violations at 476 East Street, 3 Button Road, and 40 Chapin Street

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the solar ordinance and potential school bus electrification. Members will also review municipal aggregation progress and public education opportunities regarding heat pumps and community solar.

• Solar ordinance updates and dual-use discussion with Agriculture Commission
• School bus electrification discussions and grant opportunities
• Green Community Grant Proposal and Annual Report review
• Re-evaluation of Honeywell RF projects from federal legislation
• Public education on community solar and heat pumps

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will review a request to increase the household maximum benefit amount for Emergency Rental Assistance. The committee will also consider the CitySpace Old Town Hall 2nd Floor Restoration and New Accessible Entrance project. Additionally, members will receive updates on account balances and open projects.

• Request to increase household maximum benefit amount for Emergency Rental Assistance
• CitySpace – Old Town Hall 2nd Floor Restoration & New Accessible Entrance
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2022, and March 17, 2022
• Updates on account balances and open projects

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The committee will discuss cyanobacteria and water quality monitoring. The agenda also includes discussions regarding barley straw, WinterFest, and "Cultural Chaos." Additionally, the meeting covers Open Meeting Law training.

• Cyanobacteria/water quality monitoring
• Barley Straw
• WinterFest
• Open Meeting Law Training

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss revising the current Demo Delay Ordinance requirements. The commission will also receive an update regarding the New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA. Additionally, the board will review previous meeting minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Revision of the Demo Delay Bylaw/Ordinance
• New Haven - Northampton Canal DLTA update
• Approval of March 9, 2022, minutes

Planning Board

The Easthampton Planning Board will review an open meeting law complaint. The board will also discuss an update regarding the 40R overlay district extension onto Northampton st.

• Review and discussion of an open meeting law complaint
• Update to 40R overlay district extension on to Northampton st.
• Approval of minutes from February 15, March 1, and March 8, 2022

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will vote to accept the ECOA Financial Report and approve previous minutes. The board will also receive updates on Highland Valley and discuss a new meeting location.

• Acceptance of ECOA Financial Report
• Highland Valley update
• Senior Tax Work Off discussion
• Discussion regarding meeting location

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will review Planning Department updates and approve March meeting minutes. The commission will also discuss progress on a vacant storefront ordinance and the schools RFP.

• Union St project communications discussion
• Vacant storefront ordinance progress update
• Communication from Commission on Disability
• Schools RFP update

Veteran's Council

The meeting includes routine treasurer and secretary reports. Members will also hold discussions regarding planning for Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

• Memorial Day planning
• Veterans Day discussion
• Treasurer's report
• Secretary's report

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will discuss a potential name change and the definition of roles and responsibilities. The meeting also includes updates on the cultural district.

• Discussion of Name Change
• Review of Roles & Responsibilities
• Cultural District Updates

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider an interdepartmental transfer of $15,250.00 for Police Department funding. The committee will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and updates on COVID-19 grant spending. Additionally, members will review salaries and stipencies for elected officials.

• $15,250.00 interdepartmental transfer to Police Department funding
• Review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Quarterly report on COVID-19 grant funding and spending
• Review of salaries and stipends for elected officials

Elementary School Re-Use Committee

The Elementary School Re-Use Committee will discuss MassDevelopment due diligence updates and review a second draft of an RFP. The committee also plans to review FAQs and coordinate schedules with the School Committee and City Council.

• MassDevelopment due diligence update
• Review of second draft of RFP
• Review and discussion of FAQs
• Scheduling for School Committee and City Council

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign motor vehicle abatements, recommitments, and commitments. The board will also review real estate exemptions.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of motor vehicle recommitments
• Review and signing of motor vehicle commitments
• Review and signing of real estate exemptions

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will hold a public hearing and vote regarding the disposition of elementary schools. The committee will also review several policy updates and approve various school payrolls and accounts payable payments.

• Public hearing and vote on the disposition of elementary schools
• Second readings of policies regarding non-discrimination, harassment, and student medication
• Approval of school payroll dated March 24, 2022, in the amount of $573,563.31
• Approval of school payroll dated April 7, 2022, in the amount of $576,288.11
• Out-of-state field trip request to Costa Rica for EHS students

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The committee will discuss amending city ordinances to add an Executive Assistant position to the pay plan. The agenda also includes a review of the Vacant Storefront Ordinance and the Ordinance Review Committee's final report. Additionally, the committee will address a zoning amendment for an affordable housing overlay.

• Amend City Ordinances to add Executive Assistant to the Pay Plan
• Vacant Storefront Ordinance
• Ordinance Review Committee’s final report review
• Zoning Amendment – Affordable Housing overlay

Insurance Advisory Committee

This meeting consists of procedural and organizational items for the Insurance Advisory Committee. The committee will discuss its general procedures and hold an election for a new Chairperson.

• Election for the position of Chairperson of IAC
• Discussion of IAC’s General Procedures
• Approval of minutes

Housing Authority

The board will welcome new members Mary Church and Ruth Jennison and discuss their required training. The meeting also includes a vote on unit conversions and updates regarding Cliffview Manor.

• Vote to approve DHCD conversion of 689 units to 705 units
• Welcome new board members Mary Church and Ruth Jennison
• Discussion regarding public walking dogs at Cliffview Manor
• Financial report showing total assets of $672,223.27
• Update on furniture and window treatments for Cliffview Manor

Conservation Commission

The Easthampton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding proposed self-storage buildings on Main Street Rear and trail improvements at 100 Bassett Brook Drive. The commission will also review a request for a new communication tower installation at 32 Payson Avenue. The agenda includes updates on several active environmental compliance projects.

• Public hearing: Self-storage buildings and stormwater management at Main Street Rear (9 Coleman Road)
• Public hearing: Trail network improvements at 100 Bassett Brook Drive
• Public meeting: New communication tower installation at 32 Payson Avenue
• Review of possible violations at 39 Northampton Street, 476 East Street, and 3 Button Road
• Updates on active environmental compliance projects

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider applications for permanent premises extensions for Amy’s Place Inc. and Abandoned Building Brewery. The meeting also includes requests for outdoor live entertainment and a special one-day event at Millside Park.

• Permanent premises extension: Amy’s Place Inc.
• Permanent premises extension: Abandoned Building Brewery
• Special one-day event at Millside Park: New City Brewery (May 1st)
• Outdoor live entertainment request: River Valley Co-op (May 6-8)
• Outdoor live entertainment request: HCC Wild & Precious Arts Festival (May 28th)

Easthampton Community Garden

This meeting consists of routine committee reports and updates. The agenda includes reviews of operations, outreach, and the Donation Garden.

• Treasurer’s report and endorsement of purchase orders
• Operations report
• Outreach report
• Donation Garden report
• Gardener feedback

Board of Public Works

This agenda contains only procedural items, including the approval of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes and a Director’s Report. No specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Approval of March 2, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Director's Report

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss updating regulations for refuse collection, recycling, and hauler permitting following complaints about early morning trash removal. The board will also consider a request to amend apprenticeship and trainer standards for body art establishments.

• Request to amend Sections 15 and 16 of Body Art Establishments Regulations
• Discussion on updating Refuse Collection, Mandatory Recycling & Hauler Permitting regulations
• Update on Hampshire County Public Health Collaborative grant
• Discussion regarding an open meeting law complaint

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The committee will conduct a quarterly review of the Department of Public Works. Members will also continue discussions regarding sidewalk safety at the South St. and Main St. intersection and the use of electric speed monitoring signs.

• Quarterly review of the Department of Public Works
• Safety review of South St./Main St. sidewalk and 4-way traffic light
• Review of Ordinance Review Committee’s final report
• Review of use of electric speed monitoring signs

Commission on Disability

The Commission will host a speaker from All Out Adventures and a Q&A with Lindsi Mailer. Members will also discuss recruitment for three open spots and updates regarding meeting accessibility.

• Speaker from All Out Adventures
• Mayor Q&A with Lindsi Mailer
• Recruitment efforts for three commission spots
• Update on accessibility for meetings
• Easthampton TV-PSA progress

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will receive reports on the June 11th Arts Festival, Arts Walk, and public art projects. The agenda also includes discussions regarding three vacant seats and the nonprofit process.

• Updates on the June 11th Arts Festival
• Reports on Arts Walk and public art
• Discussion of three vacant committee seats
• Updates regarding the nonprofit process

Agricultural Commission

The Easthampton Agricultural Commission will meet to approve minutes from past meetings. The commission is also scheduled to discuss a solar ordinance and agro voltaics/dual use.

• Discussion of solar ordinance and agro voltaics/dual use
• Approval of minutes from past meetings

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will discuss updates regarding the Cottage Street Cultural District. The agenda includes a discussion about a festival name and general festival planning.

• Discussion regarding a festival name
• Festival planning and updates

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Subcommittee are holding a joint public hearing regarding amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The discussion includes changing permit requirements in several districts and updating the official Zoning Map.

• Amend Smart Growth Overlay District and Planned Unit for Residential Development standards
• Change permit type from Special Permit to Plan Approval in R-5, R-10, R-15, DB, HB, NB, and MI districts
• Extend Downtown Mixed Use Smart Growth Overlay over 4 Park Street (parcel 52-82)
• Create a new Highway Business Mixed Use Smart Growth Overlay over 21 parcels

School Building Committee

The Maple Elementary School Building Committee will review reports regarding band room design, access drive pavement, and soil conditions for fields and parking. The agenda also includes planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony and approval of February 8 minutes.

• Band room discussion
• Access drive pavement design and remedy
• Soil conditions for fields and parking
• Ribbon cutting ceremony planning
• Approval of February 8, 2022 minutes

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will review minutes from February 22, 2022, and address COLA approvals and audits. The meeting also includes discussions on a cybersecurity action plan and the approval of several retirements and new members.

• COLA base approval and setting a meeting for COLA
• Cyber security action plan
• Retirement notices for Greg Gagnon, Jay Wales, Kathy Meunier, and Linda King
• Approval of new members including Vilmari Bermudez and Kimberly Kolek
• Approval of February trial balance and Warrant #3

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign several tax-related items. These include motor vehicle abatements, motor vehicle recommitments, and real estate exemptions. An executive session is also scheduled to review real estate and personal property abatements.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of motor vehicle recommitments
• Review and signing of real estate exemptions
• Executive session for real estate and personal property abatements

Planning Board

The Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Subcommittee are holding a joint public hearing regarding amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposal includes changing approval processes for certain residential and business districts and updating the official Zoning Map.

• Amend Smart Growth Overlay District parking and design standards
• Change affordable housing development approval from Special Permit to Plan Approval in R-5, R-10, R-15, DB, HB, NB, and MI districts
• Extend Downtown Mixed Use Smart Growth Overlay over 4 Park Street (parcel 52-82)
• Create new Highway Business Mixed Use Smart Growth Overlay over 21 parcels

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will review a planting plan for the Tandem Bagel area and discuss tree removal. Discussion topics also include signage requests for Grace Trail and connection to the New England Scenic Trail.

• Review of Tandem Bagel planting plan and tree removal discussion
• Grace Trail signage request
• New England Scenic Trail connection discussion
• Update on Northampton map project
• Bench installation policy subcommittee report

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding trail improvements at 100 Bassett Brook Drive and new self-storage buildings at Main Street Rear. The meeting also includes updates on various active environmental compliance projects and reviews of potential violations.

• Public hearing: Trail improvements at 100 Bassett Brook Drive
• Public hearing: Self-storage buildings at Main Street Rear (9 Coleman Road)
• Review of possible violations at 476 East Street and 3 Button Road
• Compliance update: Aquatic vegetation management at Nashawannuck Pond
• Compliance update: Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment Project

Energy Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee is reviewing next steps for municipal aggregation with City Council. The meeting also includes discussions on solar ordinance updates and school bus electrification opportunities.

• Municipal aggregation next steps with City Council
• Solar ordinance updates regarding a state court case and dual-use discussion
• Green Community Grant proposal and annual report
• School bus electrification contract language and grant opportunities
• Honeywell RFP re-evaluation with Beacon Solutions

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The partnership will approve February minutes and discuss whether future meetings should be in person or hybrid. The board will also receive updates on town lodging, the Valley CDC proposal to CPA, and a collaboration request from the Commission on Disabilities.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Town Lodging update
• Discussion of in-person or hybrid meeting formats
• Update on Valley CDC proposal to CPA
• Collaboration request from the Commission on Disabilities

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review the final report from the Ordinance Review Committee. The committee will also discuss the use of electric speed monitoring signs.

• Ordinance Review Committee’s final report review
• Use of electric speed monitoring signs

Community Relations Committee

The committee will discuss a proposed Plan of Action from the Department of Justice Community Relations Service and may hold a vote to approve it. The agenda also includes updates on subcommittee reports and the committee's "parking lot" document.

• Possible vote on DOJ Community Relations Service Plan of Action proposal
• Update regarding the CRC “parking lot” document
• Discussion of Native American Heritage Month statement distribution
• Follow-up on communications with Mayor LaChapelle regarding Undoing Racism workshop

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointments Committee will discuss new mayoral appointments. The agenda includes appointments for the Commission on Disability and the Veteran’s Council.

• Appointment of Robert Wild to the Commission on Disability
• Appointment of Richard Ricci to the Veteran’s Council

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will consider several supplemental appropriations for various city departments, including water treatment and highway services. The agenda also includes reviews of quarterly fiscal reports and COVID-19 grant spending.

• $39,354 for pedestrian safety improvements on Holyoke St.
• $108,188 for a replacement dump truck for the Highway Division
• $120,000 for pump inspection and repair at Hendrick St. Water Treatment Facility
• $137,500 CPA Fund appropriation for land acquisition at 17 Ward Ave.
• $150,000 to fund an addition to the Sewer Division garage

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will review several items of continuing business. This includes discussing the Vacant Storefront Ordinance and adding an Executive Assistant position to the Pay Plan. The committee will also review the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report.

• Adding Executive Assistant to the Pay Plan
• Vacant Storefront Ordinance
• Ordinance Review Committee final report review
• Affordable Housing overlay zoning amendment