East Longmeadow public meetings in 2022

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved a partial certificate of compliance for a property at 21 Broadleaf Circle. It also determined that a property owner at 383 Porter Road is non-compliant with an enforcement order regarding the South Branch Mill River.

• Approved December 14, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Partial Certificate of Compliance for 21 Broadleaf Circle (4-0)
• Determined non-compliance for enforcement order at 383 Porter Road; will notify MassDEP

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) confirmed its recertification through MEMA. The committee reported the acquisition of active shooter kits via two grants totaling $24,600. Members received updates on public health trends, infrastructure projects, and emergency planning software.

• Approved December 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees approved the November 16, 2022 meeting minutes and voted to amend the Reciprocal Borrowing Policy. Trustees reviewed the Borrower's Policy and suggested changes, with a final vote deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Reciprocal Borrowing Policy

Planning Board

The Board approved site plan review waivers for four businesses, including a physical therapy facility and two home offices. A public hearing for a warehouse project at 330 Chestnut Street was continued to February 2023 to allow for a traffic impact analysis review.

• Approved site plan review waiver for Renew Health, LLC at 124 Shaker Road (5-0)
• Approved site plan review waiver for Maple Dental Associates at 79 Maple Street (5-0)
• Approved site plan review waiver for Dina Tax Services at 72 Canterbury Circle (5-0)
• Approved site plan review waiver for Cherokee Flying Club, Inc. at 116 Meadowbrook Road (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 330 Chestnut Street warehouse to February 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission issued a Negative 3 determination for a drainage pipe project at 40 Pondview Drive and confirmed resource area boundaries for the Town's Heritage Park restoration project. The board also reviewed enforcement orders and site monitoring for several local properties.

• Approved Negative 3 determination for drainage pipe at 40 Pondview Drive with erosion control condition (5-0)
• Confirmed Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for 391 North Main Street and Gates Avenue (5-0)
• Decided not to amend the Wetlands Protection Bylaw fee schedule at this time

Board of Assessors

The Board signed multiple FY2023 tax warrants and approved a Chapter 61B application and four statutory exemptions. The board also denied two motor vehicle excise abatement applications. The FY2023 tax rate was noted as $19.20 per thousand, a decrease of $1.09 per thousand.

• Approved FY2023 Real Estate Warrant for $45,482,859.96
• Approved FY2023 CPA Warrant for $338,936.49
• Approved FY2023 Personal Property Warrant for $1,604,234.88
• Approved FY2023 Betterment & Special Assessment Warrant for $194,523.90
• Approved Chapter 61B application for 526 Prospect St (2-0)
• Denied motor vehicle excise abatements for GHS Westmass LLC and Shaffer-Bartley (2-0)
• Granted four statutory exemptions for parcels at Harwich Rd, Parker St, Chestnut St, and Gates Av (2-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes from Aug 24, Oct 19, Nov 10, and Dec 6, 2022 (2-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on a new Commission on Disability bylaw and a bylaw requiring five-year review of compensation for multiple member bodies. They will also vote on several financial items, including a $3.5 million loan authorization and a $2.4 million transfer from free cash to purchase the land and building at 382 North Main Street, and approve 2023 annual license renewals totaling $53,400.

• Public hearing on proposed bylaw creating a Commission on Disability
• Public hearing on bylaw requiring five-year review of compensation for multiple member bodies
• Vote to authorize $3,500,000 loan and transfer $2,400,000 from free cash to purchase 382 North Main Street
• Approve $5,980 from free cash for a scheduling and time-entry system for Recreation Department
• Approve 2023 annual license renewals totaling $53,400 for businesses including liquor, common victualler, and entertainment licenses

The Town Council authorized the purchase of 382 North Main Street for town offices, appropriating $3.5M and transferring $2.4M from free cash. The Council also approved two new bylaws regarding a Commission on Disability and a five-year compensation review for multiple member bodies.

• Appropriated $3.5M to purchase land and building at 382 North Main Street (6-1)
• Transferred $2.4M from free cash to complete 382 North Main Street purchase (6-1)
• Approved bylaw requiring five-year compensation review for multiple member bodies and Town Council (7-0)
• Approved new bylaw defining and outlining a Commission on Disability (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Annual License Renewals (7-0)
• Approved $46,632.99 from free cash for prior year IT and DPW bills (7-0)
• Approved $5,980 from free cash for Recreation Department scheduling system (7-0)
• Approved $19,000 FY2023 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant (7-0)

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans' Service District will interview three candidates for the Veterans' Service Officer position. The board will also discuss the position, vote on accounts payable through November 30, 2022, and consider a payment request for interim district treasurer services.

• Interviews for Veterans' Service Officer: John Chase, Joseph Martin, Gerard Rathe
• Vote to approve payroll and accounts payable through November 30, 2022
• Discussion and vote on payment request for interim district treasurer services by Madeline Goodrich

The Board appointed Gerard Rathe to the Veterans’ Service Officer position pending reference and CORI checks. The Board also approved the payroll and accounts payable warrant through November 30, 2022.

• Appointed Gerard Rathe as Veterans’ Service Officer contingent on reference and CORI checks (3-0)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable warrant through November 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Postponed indefinitely payment request from Madeline Goodrich for interim district treasurer services

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will meet to hear a guest speaker from Allianza, discuss meeting schedules and space, review the 'I'll Rise Up' conference, and begin planning for 2023 work and grant proposals. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at the Springfield City Library Forest Park Branch and online via Zoom.

• Guest speaker: Carmen Nieves from Allianza
• Public speak-out period (15 minutes)
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of meeting schedule and space for 2023
• Recap of the 1st Annual 'I'll Rise Up' conference tabling event

Town Council

The Licensing Committee will meet to review annual license fees for recommendation to the Town Council and discuss flammable and common victualler licenses. The status of Craft 32 Bistro & Events is also on the agenda.

• Review of annual license fees for recommendation to Town Council
• Discussion of flammable licenses
• Discussion of common victualler licenses
• Discussion of the status of Craft 32 Bistro & Events

The Licensing Committee approved a recommendation to increase the annual renewal fee for off-premises all alcohol licenses to $2,200 starting in 2024. All other liquor license renewal fees will remain the same for 2023.

• Approved increasing off-premises all alcohol license renewal fee from $2,000 to $2,200 for 2024
• Approved keeping all liquor license renewal fees the same for 2023
• Approved March 23, 2022 minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved changes to the East Longmeadow Refuse and Recycling Collection Regulations. The updated regulations include state-banned materials such as textiles and mattresses, as well as limits on organic waste disposal.

• Adopted refuse and recycling collection regulations as written for January 1, 2023 (3-0)

Town Council

The Town Council Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to review a proposed change to town bylaws. The proposal involves requiring a five-year review of compensation paid to the Town Council and multiple member bodies.

• Review of bylaw revision regarding five-year compensation reviews
• Discussion of communication from Greg Thompson regarding the proposed bylaw

The Committee approved revised language for a bylaw regarding the five-year compensation review for the Town Council and multiple-member bodies. The approved language establishes a Compensation Review Committee consisting of five registered voters, with a maximum of two Town Councilors.

• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved revised language for the multiple-member compensation review bylaw
• Decided Compensation Review Committee shall consist of five registered voters, with no more than two current Town Councilors

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors met exclusively to review and vote on FY23 Statutory Exemption applications. After an executive session, the board granted 95 personal statutory exemptions.

• Approved 95 FY23 Personal Statutory Exemptions

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved site plan review waivers for an ultrasound business and a farm stand. Discussions regarding zoning by-law amendments and the Resilient Master Plan were postponed until a full Board is present.

• Approved November 15, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Approved site plan review waiver for Costas 3D Imaging, Inc. dba Jelly on My Belly to move to 604 North Main Street, Suite 2 (3-0)
• Approved site plan review waiver for Dusty Goat Farm stand at 229 Hampden Road (3-0)
• Postponed 2021 Resilient Master Plan Implementation Updates presentation
• Postponed discussion on Zoning By-laws §450-9.3 and Table 3-1 amendments
• Entered executive session to discuss potential resolutions of pending litigation against the Town (3-0)

School Committee

The School Committee voted to release a 19-acre parcel of land at Heritage Park, stating it is no longer needed for school purposes. The committee also approved a third-grade field trip to the Connecticut Science Museum for June 2023.

• Approved release of 19-acre parcel at Heritage Park as no longer needed for school purposes (4-0)
• Approved third grade field trip to Connecticut Science Museum for June 2023 (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Town Council

The Town Council Bylaw Review Committee will discuss a bylaw change requiring a five-year review of compensation paid to multiple member bodies and the Town Council, and a bylaw to define and outline a Commission on Disability. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.

• Review a bylaw change requiring a five-year review of compensation for multiple member bodies and the Town Council
• Review a bylaw to define and outline a Commission on Disability
• Approve August 25, 2021 minutes

The Bylaw Committee approved the creation of a Multi-Member Bodies Compensation Review Committee and recommended the establishment of a Commission on Disability to the Town Council.

• Approved creation of General Bylaws Chapter 151 (Multi-Member Bodies Compensation Review Committee) and reference in Chapter 37, sub section 37-3 (unanimous)
• Recommended Chapter 180 Commission on Disability to the Town Council (unanimous)
• Accepted August 25, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor, one abstention)

Westcomm Meetings

The Board established a Building Committee to oversee a project with construction expected to start in September 2023. The Board also approved the November 4, 2022, meeting minutes and the A/P and payroll warrants.

• Approved minutes from 11/4/2022 (3-0)
• Established Building Committee consisting of John Beaulieu, Jamie Farnum, Tracy Meehan, Daniel Stamborski, and Steven Kozloski (3-0)
• Approved payment of A/P & Payroll Warrants (3-0)

ELHS School Building Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes from October 27, 2022. The session primarily consisted of presentations regarding construction delivery methods and design updates for the high school project.

• Approved 10/27/2022 meeting minutes (13-0)
• Scheduled next SBC meeting for January 5, 2023
• Scheduled Town Council Project Info Meeting for January 24, 2023

Westcomm Meetings

The Board established a Building Committee to oversee a project with construction expected to start in September 2023. The Board also approved the A/P and payroll warrants and the minutes from the November 4, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from 11/4/2022 (3-0)
• Established Building Committee consisting of John Beaulieu, Jamie Farnum, Tracy Meehan, Daniel Stamborski, and Steven Kozloski (3-0)
• Approved payment of A/P & Payroll Warrants (3-0)

School Committee

The School Committee approved the FY24 Five-Year Capital Plan and the 2022-2023 Educator Evaluation Plan for Superintendent Gordon Smith. The board also accepted two small donations and approved MIAA waivers for softball and wrestling.

• Approved FY24 ELPS Five-Year Capital Plan (4-0)
• Accepted 2022-2023 Educator Evaluation Plan for Gordon Smith (4-0)
• Approved MIAA waiver for Softball and Wrestling (4-0)
• Accepted $110 reimbursement from National Energy Education Development Project (4-0)
• Accepted $100 donation from Christina Bellucci for Spartan Walkway brick (4-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. No new business or substantive policy decisions were made during the session.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board unanimously approved the FY24 Proposed Capital Budget, which includes funding for building maintenance, highway improvements, equipment replacement, water, sewer, stormwater, and landfill projects. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from November 1, 2022.

• Approved FY24 Proposed Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled February 15, 2022 meeting notes

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved site plan review waivers for three businesses and endorsed a land division at 78 Lee Street. The board also approved site plan reviews for a handicap ramp replacement at 6 Somers Road and a physical therapy office conversion at 14-16 Center Square.

• Approved site plan review waiver for FM Cleaning Service at 7 Odion Avenue (5-0)
• Approved site plan review waiver for Autumn Lane Décor at 44 Shaker Road (5-0)
• Approved site plan review waiver for Wellness Within, LLC at 168 Denslow Road (5-0)
• Approved land division endorsement for 78 Lee Street (5-0)
• Approved handicap ramp replacement at 6 Somers Road (4-0)
• Approved conversion of repair garage to physical therapy office at 14-16 Center Square (5-0)
• Continued warehouse construction hearing for 330 Chestnut Street to Dec 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Tabled site plan review waivers for 604 North Main Street and 229 Hampden Road (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Commission reviewed reports on recent events, including the museum opening and a fall speaker presentation. Members discussed the organization of the Library’s History Room and shared historical photographs of local sites. No new policies or funding requests were decided.

• Approved October 10th meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board discussed the presentation of FY2023 assessment increases and the upcoming Tax Classification Hearing. Members noted that the board is not required to vote or offer opinions on whether the town should have a split or single tax rate. The meeting adjourned to reconvene with the Town Council.

• Approved motion to adjourn and reconvene with Town Council for Tax Classification Hearing (2-0)

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The Springfield Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will discuss its work plan for 2023, review meeting logistics and training, and recap tabling at the 1st Annual 'I'll Rise Up' conference. The meeting includes public speak-out and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion on Commission Work for 2023
• Recap of 1st Annual 'I'll Rise Up' conference tabling
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2022
• Review of meeting schedule, spaces, and mileage reimbursement forms
• Open Meeting Law Training reminder

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to set the tax levy percentages for Fiscal Year 2023. They will also consider approving up to $35,000 for a municipal broadband feasibility study, a one-day liquor license for a church event, and several proposed bylaw changes. The meeting includes a town manager report, financial reports, and an executive session on litigation and real estate.

• Tax Classification Hearing to determine FY2023 tax levy percentages
• Approve up to $35,000 for a Municipal Broadband Feasibility study from free cash
• Approve one-day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle's Church, 235 Dwight Road, for a Vietnamese New Year event on Nov 27, 2022
• Approve one-day liquor license for St. Paul the Apostle's Church for a Christmas Celebration on Dec 24, 2022
• Proposed bylaw change for five-year review of compensation for multiple member bodies and Town Council

The Town Council approved a single tax rate for FY2023 with no residential or small commercial exemptions. The council also approved funding for a broadband feasibility study and adopted two local tax options for personal property and disabled veterans.

• Adopted FY2023 tax rate factor of one (single tax rate) (7-0)
• Approved up to $35,000 for Municipal Broadband Feasibility study and MLP implementation (7-0)
• Adopted MGL Chapter 59 Section 5 Clause 22G for disabled veterans/surviving spouses (7-0)
• Adopted MGL Chapter 59 Section 5 Clause 54 exempting personal property under $5,000 (7-0)
• Approved two one-day liquor licenses for St. Paul the Apostle’s Church (7-0)
• Approved $4,500 FY22 Emergency Management Performance Grant (7-0)
• Approved $450 prior-year legal bill for Maple Street property (7-0)
• Referred compensation review and Commission on Disability bylaws to Bylaw Committee (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission ratified an enforcement order regarding river bank alterations and vegetation removal at 383 Porter Road. Members also discussed a preliminary pond restoration proposal for Heritage Park and identified erosion control issues at 30 Old Pasture Drive.

• Approved October 26, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for 383 Porter Road (4-0)
• Agreed to work with design team on Heritage Park pond restoration proposal

COA Board

The Board approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on October service statistics, upcoming seasonal programming, and budget updates.

• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes

School Committee

The School Committee approved revisions to the district's bullying prevention policy and plan. The committee also accepted the first quarter financial report and approved a trip to New York for the Vocal Music Department.

• Approved October 17, 2022 Executive Session minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 Regular Session minutes (3-0)
• Accepted first quarter report on grants and revolving accounts (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy JICFB and ELPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan (4-0)
• Approved Vocal Music Department New York Trip (4-0)

School Committee

The School Committee approved revisions to the bullying prevention and intervention plan and authorized a New York trip for the Vocal Music Department. The committee also accepted the first quarter financial report for grants and revolving accounts.

• Approved revisions to policy JICFB and ELPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan (4-0)
• Approved Vocal Music Department New York Trip (4-0)
• Accepted first quarter report on grants and revolving accounts (4-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 Executive Session minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 17, 2022 Regular Session minutes (3-0)

Westcomm Meetings

The Board approved a measure allowing any board member to sign A/P warrants in the absence of Lyn Simmons. The Board also nominated John Beaulieu to the Building Committee for the Shawinigan Drive project. Other discussions included the FY 21 audit status and upcoming interviews for a part-time Treasurer.

• Approved minutes from 8/5/22, 9/2/22, and 10/14/22 (5-0)
• Nominated John Beaulieu to the Building Committee (5-0)
• Approved allowing any Board Member to sign A/P warrants if Lyn Simmons is unavailable (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee approved two funding applications and withdrew a recommendation for a Veterans Memorial project due to eligibility concerns. Two other applications for field lights and basketball courts were postponed to future dates.

• Approved Maps and Records Preservation application from Historical account (unanimous)
• Approved Quarry Window Replacement application from Affordable Housing account (7-0-1)
• Withdrew recommendation for Veterans Memorial application (unanimous)
• Postponed Center Field Lights application (7-0-1)
• Postponed High School Basketball Courts application (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-3)
• Approved May 5, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved June 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-3)

Board of Health

The Board of Health reviewed proposed updates to the food service, waste hauling, and construction fee schedules. No votes were taken on these proposals; they will be voted on at the next meeting. The board approved the August 30, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved August 30, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved two site plan review waivers for a mobile barber home office and a nail salon conversion. Three other site plan review waiver requests and two potential zoning by-law amendments were tabled.

• Approved site plan review waiver for VIP Double Blades home office at 389 Elm Street (4-0)
• Approved site plan review waiver for Beauty Times Nail Salon at 200 Shaker Road (4-0)
• Tabled site plan review waiver for FM Cleaning Service at 7 Odion Avenue (4-0)
• Tabled site plan review waiver for Autumn Lane Décor at 44 Shaker Road (4-0)
• Tabled site plan review waiver for Costas 3D Imaging, Inc. at 604 North Main Street (4-0)
• Tabled potential amendments to Zoning By-law §450-9.3 and Table 3-1
• Tabled approval of October 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Public Works

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from August 16, 2022, and tabled the February 15, 2022, minutes. Members reviewed a draft FY24 Capital Budget covering building maintenance, highway, equipment, water, sewer, and stormwater projects. The Board also received staffing updates and reports on ongoing facility and utility maintenance.

• Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled February 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed FY24 draft budget for Building Maintenance ($438,190)
• Discussed FY24 draft budget for Highway ($730,425)
• Discussed FY24 draft budget for Equipment ($754,353)
• Discussed FY24 draft budget for Water ($2,699,700)
• Discussed FY24 draft budget for Sewer ($184,800)
• Discussed FY24 draft budget for Stormwater ($772,446)

ELHS School Building Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes from September 29, 2022. Members reviewed conceptual site plans, sustainability focus group results, and a cost comparison between utilizing the existing Annex versus new construction. No final decision was made on the Annex, though the group indicated a preference for a new two-story addition.

• Approved 9/29/2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from September 28 and ratified the Order of Conditions for a project at 136 Denslow Road. Members discussed ongoing monitoring for several properties and announced the cancellation of the November 23 meeting.

• Approved September 28, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Ratified Order of Conditions for 136 Denslow Road (4-0)
• Canceled November 23, 2022 meeting

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is meeting to hear a guest speaker on Ballot Questions 1 and 4, approve minutes from July and September, and receive reports from the chair, vice-chair, and regional director. Old business includes a grant application report, meeting schedule, and mileage reimbursement forms. New business includes a discussion on commission work for 2023.

• Guest speaker on Ballot Questions 1 and 4
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2022 and September 8, 2022
• Grant application report
• Discussion on commission work for 2023

Department of Veteran's Services District of Eastern Hampden County

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will vote on payroll and accounts payable through September 30, 2022. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss strategy and negotiations regarding non-union personnel.

• Approval of payroll through September 30, 2022
• Approval of accounts payable through September 30, 2022
• Executive session regarding negotiations with non-union personnel, Chris Lizotte

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a second vote to adopt the Municipal Lighting Plant. The body will also consider several business licenses and a financial report.

• Second vote to adopt the Municipal Lighting Plant
• Approval of bills from a prior year totaling $3,615.98
• Approval of a kennel license for K-9 & Pets Dog Training, LLC at 576 North Main Street
• One day liquor licenses for Brown Farm Oktoberfest and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 5K Run
• Executive session regarding real property at 70 Maple Street

Town Council

The Town Council will review licensing requests for a car dealer and two one-day events. The body will also consider a prior-year bill payment and a budget transfer between departments.

• Used car dealer's license for East Car Sales, 389 Elm Street
• One day liquor license for Brown Farm Oktoberfest, 64 Hampden Road
• One day liquor license for Council on Aging luncheon, 328 North Main Street
• Payment of $1,610.00 to Otis Elevator for DPW
• Transfer of $21,000.00 from Part-Time Salaries to Professional Services

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The Commission will meet to discuss regional grants and speaker plans. The body will also follow up on a prison moratorium and determine the schedule for in-person versus virtual meetings.

• Follow up on prison moratorium
• Regional grant discussion
• Speaker plans
• Calendar of in-person vs. virtual meetings

Town Council

The Town Council will meet via Zoom to review financial reports and various town matters. Key actions include discussing a $150,000 increase to the Town Manager's budget and appropriating a $500,000 MassDOT grant.

• Increase of $150,000.00 to the Town Manager’s budget
• Appropriation of $500,000.00 Municipal Small Bridge Program (MassDOT) grant
• Approval of $500.00 Farm Credit East-Farmers Market Grant
• Transfer of $3,532.82 Marlins Swim Team gift account to East Longmeadow Foundation, Inc.
• Licensing change for Torito Mexican Restaurant at 621 North Main Street

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The Commission will meet to approve minutes from May and June 2022 and discuss annual planning. The agenda includes a featured speaker, public comment, and an election of new leadership in executive session.

• Approval of May 2022 and June 2022 minutes
• Featured Speaker: Marisa Pizii (pending confirmation)
• Election of new leadership in executive session
• Planning for the year

Town Council

The Town Council Contract Negotiations Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and conduct a strategy session. This session is intended to prepare for contract negotiations regarding the Town Manager position held by Ron San Angelo.

• Approval of June 22, 2022 minutes
• Strategy session for non-union personnel contract negotiations for Town Manager Ron San Angelo

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss financial reports and various funding requests. The body is deciding on fee changes for trash collection and several budget transfers from free cash and department salaries.

• Increase green trash bag fees from $1.15 to $2.00 per bag
• Transfer $77,107.00 from School salaries to IT salaries
• Funding of $58,728.13 from free cash for the Ridge & East Circle Water Main project
• Closing out completed capital projects totaling $171,819.69
• Executive session for contract negotiations regarding Town Manager Ron San Angelo

Town Council

The Town Council Town Manager Contract Negotiations Committee is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose is to conduct a strategy session regarding contract negotiations for Town Manager Ron San Angelo.

• Contract negotiation strategy for Town Manager Ron San Angelo

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an open meeting followed by an executive session. The purpose of the executive session is to conduct a strategy session regarding contract negotiations for the Town Manager position.

• Strategy session for non-union personnel contract negotiations
• Contract negotiations for Town Manager Ron San Angelo

Town Council

The Town Council will meet via Zoom to discuss several municipal matters. The agenda includes a vote regarding the Police Department's civil service status and a one-day liquor license for a local nursing center.

• One day liquor license for East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center, 305A Maple Street
• Vote to revoke the 1943 acceptance of Civil Service Laws for the Police Department
• Adoption of the Municipal Lighting Plant
• Financial Report by Finance Director Stephen Lonergan

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The Commission will meet to approve May 2022 minutes and conduct annual planning. The meeting includes a presentation by Tina Games, Regional Commissions Director of MCSW, and a public speak-out period.

• Presentation by Tina Games, Regional Commissions Director
• Approval of May 2022 minutes
• Discussion on planning for the year and strategic planning for 22-23
• Mass Commission Updates regarding a regional convening

Town Council

The East Longmeadow Town Council will hold a special meeting via Zoom to conduct interviews for the permanent Town Manager position. Two candidates are scheduled for interview during the session.

• Interview of Michael A. Szlosek at 6:15 p.m.
• Interview of Ronald S. San Angelo at 7:00 p.m.

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing to review the proposed FY23 Operating Budget. The meeting also includes a scheduled update on negotiations for the acquisition of 70 Maple Street.

• Public hearing for proposed FY23 Operating Budget
• Update on 70 Maple Street acquisition negotiations

Town Council

The Financial Oversight Committee will review and approve the minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to review the format and content of a presentation regarding recommendations for the Town Council.

• Approval of May 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of the May 24, 2022, Committee presentation of recommendations to Town Council

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The commission will hold a public meeting featuring speaker Stephanie Marrero-Wilson. Members will discuss strategic planning for 2022-23 and supports for new commissioners.

• Featured presentation by author and LCSW Stephanie Marrero-Wilson
• Strategic planning for 22-23
• Discussion of supports for new commissioners
• Updates on Regional Advocacy Day scheduled for May 16
• MCSW onboarding for new regional commissioners

Town Council

The Town Council Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed School Budget and projected FY23 mill rate and reserves. The committee may vote on budget recommendations to be presented to the Town Council.

• Discussion of proposed School Budget
• Review of projected FY23 mill rate and reserves position
• Vote on committee budget recommendations

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to make Board of Health members elected rather than appointed. The body is also deciding on several one-day licenses and funding for park redesign and public safety software.

• Public hearing on Charter Amendment to elect Board of Health members
• Appropriation of $495,075.00 for Heritage Park redesign
• Salary to Operations transfers of $119,900.00 for DPW utilities
• Appropriations of $4,500.00 each for Police and Fire Department PowerDMS software
• Street acceptance for Pondview Drive and Jeffrey Lane Extension subdivisions

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition filed by Justin R. McCarthy. The proposal seeks to amend Article 8 of the Town's Charter to change how Board of Health members are selected.

• Proposed Charter amendment to make Board of Health members elected rather than appointed

Town Council

The Town Council Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed school budget and the Town Manager's updated budget. The committee will also hold discussions with the Fire Chief and Police Chief regarding their respective budgets. The goal is to determine preliminary positions before presenting recommendations to the Town Council.

• Proposed School Budget
• Proposed School Committee stipend
• Town Manager's budget and Sources and Uses Spreadsheet
• Fire Department/Ambulance Revolving Fund budgets
• Police Budget

Town Council

The Financial Oversight Committee will review DPW and Capital Projects budgets. The committee is scheduled to meet with the School Committee and Administration regarding the proposed FY23 budget. Members will also discuss various budgets under the Town Manager's purview.

• Discussion of DPW and Capital Projects budgets
• Meeting with School Committee and Administration regarding proposed FY23 budget
• Meeting with Town Manager regarding specific budgets

Town Council

The Town Council’s Financial Oversight Budget Committee is meeting to review the Department of Public Works FY ’23 budget request. The committee will also review capital projects requests and determine which department heads to invite for future meetings.

• Review of DPW FY ’23 budget request
• Review of Capital Projects request

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The commission is meeting to review Women's History Month actions and discuss supports for new commissioners. The body will also receive updates from the Mass Commission on the Status of Women regarding legislative briefings and regional advocacy.

• Recap and action steps for Women's History Month
• Discussion of supports and calendar of events for new commissioners
• Legislative briefing for the Women in the Workforce Report on April 21
• Regional Advocacy Day scheduled for May 16
• MCSW onboarding for new regional commissioners in May

Town Council

The Town Council Financial Budget Oversight Committee is meeting to review budget packages and identify necessary follow-up actions. The committee will also establish a schedule for meetings with department heads and school officials.

• Review of budget package
• Scheduling of meetings with Schools and department heads
• Review of budgets marked for review
• Development of committee meeting timetable

Town Council

The Town Council will consider amendments to ground-mounted photovoltaic installation bylaws and the codification of town bylaws. The meeting includes discussions on a donation for the Recreation Department, roof repairs for the Historical Commission, and regional 911 communications.

• Public hearing on amending ground-mounted photovoltaic installation bylaws
• Public hearing on codification of general and zoning bylaws
• Approval of $1,600.00 appropriation for the Historical Commission headquarters roof
• Approval of a $1,600.00 AED donation to the Recreation Department
• Authorization of Regional 911 Emergency Communications District Agreement

Town Council

The Town Council will meet via Zoom to hear a presentation on the proposed FY23 operating budget. The council will also consider the approval of a Town Council Code of Conduct.

• Proposed FY23 operating budget presentation by Town Manager Mary McNally
• Approval of a Town Council Code of Conduct

Town Council

The Planning Matters Sub Committee is meeting to review a solar bylaw presented by the Planning Board. The committee will also review and approve minutes from five meetings held in 2020.

• Review of solar bylaw presented by the Planning Board
• Approval of minutes from January 6, February 3, February 11, February 25, and July 7, 2020

Town Council

The committee is meeting to discuss organizational items and procedures for the upcoming fiscal year budget. The agenda includes establishing a timeline for budget presentations and potential department interviews.

• Discussion of FY'23 budget season opening remarks
• Review of budget presentation timeline: draft by 4/1, proposed by 5/1, adoption by June 1
• Discussion on procedural issues regarding department budget votes

Town Council

The Licensing Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss several regulatory items. Discussion topics include temporary outdoor dining permits, flammable licenses and fees, and waiting lists for off-premises licenses.

• Discussion of temporary outdoor dining permits
• Discussion of flammable licenses and fees
• Discussion of waiting lists for future available off premises licenses
• Approval of June 2, 2021 meeting minutes

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls is meeting to discuss statewide updates and plan a calendar of events for Women’s History Month. The body will also introduce new commissioners.

• Women’s History Month event calendar planning
• Introduction of new Commissioners
• Statewide updates on trainings, SharePoint, and newsletter

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The Commission will hold a discussion with City of Chicopee Councilwoman Delmarina Lopez, Esq. The meeting includes discussions on 2022-2023 applicants, strategic planning priorities, and the Commonwealth Heroines program.

• Discussion with Councilwoman Delmarina Lopez, Esq.
• Review of 2022-2023 Hampden County Applicants
• Strategic Planning and Priorities for the year
• Commonwealth Heroines call for submissions

Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

The commission will host a discussion with Jenese Katalina of the Women of Color Health Equity Collect. Members will also discuss strategic planning, priorities for the year, and 2022-2023 applicants.

• Discussion with Jenese Katalina, Co-Executive Director of Women of Color Health Equity Collect
• Review of Hampden County Applicants for 2022-2023
• Strategic planning and calendar of events for the year
• Approval of October 2021 and November 2021 minutes
• Update on the Mass Commission Women in the Workforce Survey